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elevator mechanic

Government of Canada

Richmond Hill, Canada

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Job Description

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

  • 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


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