What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Apprentice position at Elevated Facility Services?
Elevated is the fastest growing independent elevator services provider in the nation. We bring together the industry’s finest technicians to serve our customers in 58 markets across 22 states.
Each office within Elevated has local operations and staff dedicated to providing a superior standard of service, and now benefits also from a world-class corporate infrastructure, state-of-the-art facilities, and superior training and support for our workforce.
Job Summary
Assist in 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, preferred
- 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.
Benefits and Perks
- Free Health Insurance for single coverage
- Low health insurance cost for dependent and family coverage
- 401(k) match toward your retirement account
- Top Pay in the industry
- Advancement Opportunities through our CET training program
Experience
Preferred- 2 year(s): Mechanical repairs
- 2 year(s): Hydraulics
Education
Required- High School or better
Skills
Required- Mechanical
- Listening
- Interpersonal Skills
- Hand Tools
- Communication Skills
- Analytical
- Leadership/Management Skills
- Electrical
Behaviors
Required- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
