Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assemble and install elevators, escalators, moving walkways and dumbwaiters
- Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways and related equipment
- Install and wire electric and electronic control system devices
- Instruct apprentices
- Install, test and adjust safety control devices
- Test operation of newly installed equipment
- Disassemble defective units and repair or replace suspect parts
- Adjust valves, ratchets, seals, brake linings and other components
- Carry out preventative maintenance programs to ensure public safety
- Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
- Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Install and wire electronic control systems
- Dumbwaiters
- Hydraulic elevators
- Traction elevators
- Disability elevators
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
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Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- At heights
- Confined spaces
Work setting
- On-site customer service
- Maintenance