elevator mechanic
- Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Equipment and machinery experience
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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
- Service
- Maintenance
- Repair
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
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
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Ear plugs
- Accurate
- Organized
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
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Responsibilities
Assemble, install, inspect, test, adjust, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, dumbwaiters, and their electrical and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot failures, perform preventive maintenance and safety checks, instruct apprentices, and document repairs and inspections.
Requirements
Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program and at least five years of experience. The role also requires a valid driver's licence, access to a vehicle and tools, and the ability to work in noisy, confined, and elevated environments while handling physically demanding tasks.
Skills
- Elevator Installation
- Elevator Repair And Maintenance
- Electrical Wiring
- Electronic Control Systems
- Blueprint Reading
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Control Testing
- Equipment Testing And Adjustment
- Hydraulic Elevators
- Traction Elevators
- Solid-State Devices
- Apprentice Instruction
- Repair Documentation
- Heavy Equipment Handling
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Elevators
- Escalators
- Moving Walkways
- Dumbwaiters
- Elevator Installation
- Elevator Maintenance
- Elevator Repair
- Electrical Wiring
- Electronic Control Systems
- Control Panels
- Blueprints
- Hydraulic Elevators
- Traction Elevators
- Solid-State Devices
- Test Lamps
- Ammeters
- Voltmeters
- Safety Control Devices
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Brake Linings
- Valves
- Ratchets
- Seals
- Repair Logs
- Driver's Licence
- Steel-Toed Safety Boots
- Ear Plugs