Elevator Mechanic – Installation & Maintenance

About the role

The Elevator Mechanic is responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and related lift equipment. You will work on both routine maintenance and emergency service calls, ensuring safe and reliable operation for passengers.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and lift equipment according to safety specifications.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions using testing devices.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and quality‑control tests to meet industry regulations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals to execute complex repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency service calls to resolve equipment failures and passenger entrapments safely and efficiently.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a certified Elevator Mechanic Apprenticeship program is highly preferred.
• Valid state Elevator Mechanic License or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in elevator installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and lift equipment up to 50 lb.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in reading electrical schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot circuitry and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using diagnostic tools for electrical and mechanical testing.
• Interpretation of blueprints and technical manuals.