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Elevated Facility Services

Service Technician

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What they do

A Precision or Fine Instrument Repairer makes, calibrates, repairs, maintains, adjusts and installs mechanical watches and clocks, and nautical, meteorological, optical and other precision instruments and equipment, and sets them for correct performance.

$47,770 / year median in Texas

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Perform complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and other related machinery and equipment. Responsibilities and Duties Investigates problems of an electric, mechanical and/or hydraulic nature related to the operation of elevators, dumbwaiters and wheelchair lifts, determines their problems and makes the necessary repairs. Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections of elevators, and related devices on a scheduled basis to ensure their effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations and OSHA requirements. Performs annual tests to ensure the proper operation of safety devices. Assists in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications and new equipment. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
Qualifications and Skills Education and Knowledge:
High School Diploma or equivalent; Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License Minimum 3 years Elevator Experience. Knowledge and skill in the use of hand and electrical tools such as grinders, drill motors and coring machines. Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical reading and testing equipment, hoisting and rigging equipment, chain tackles, etc.
Environmental Demands:
Physical Requirements- Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, climb ladders, and walk beams. Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds and be able to raise and carry with assistance items weighing 200 pounds. Must be able to work from high ladders and scaffolding. Must be able to work safely in close proximity to moving and working equipment. Must be available to work on an on-call basis in cases of emergency. Work Environment- May work in dusty and dirty places such as elevator shafts, and pits or other mechanical spaces where temperatures may exceed 100 and equipment may be oily and greasy. Education Required High School or better Preferred General Educational Development (GED) or better Skills Required Customer Service Electrical Mechanical Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.