Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- At heights
- Confined spaces
Work setting
- Service
- Maintenance
- Repair
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
- Test devices such as test lamps, ammeters and voltmeters
- Hydraulic elevators
- Solid state devices
- Traction elevators
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Ear plugs
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
