Certified Lead Elevator Mechanic

Certified Lead Elevator Mechanic

Job Summary/Overview

This position is responsible for providing technical direction assistance in the maintenance, repair and modernization of elevators for On Top of The World Clearwater Communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements describe the principal functions of this position and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including working in other areas to cover absences or balance the workload.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides technical direction and assistance to elevator personnel in adjusting and troubleshooting malfunctions of complex elevator control systems.
• Identifies and corrects malfunctions, analyzes and develops solutions to problems with complex mechanical, electrical and electronic circuits on various types of elevator equipment,
• Performs technical inspections and repairs of elevator equipment and systems to ensure conformity with maintenance standards, recommending adjustments as necessary to preserve equipment integrity or react to changing operation conditions.
• Conducts thorough hands-on investigations and inquiries into equipment or system failures and problem installations. Analyzes the effectiveness of preventive maintenance practices and recommends necessary improvements in practices.
• Ensures technical requirements for redesigned equipment are properly documented. Provide necessary field training.
• Coordinate certified inspectors and pull necessary permits for field inspections on installed equipment to assure equipment is performing efficiently and to predetermined specifications.
• Prepare timely reports, as may be required on general system or equipment problems, replacement parts and equipment performance standards.
• This position will act as lead and mentor in guiding and training personnel.
• Coordinate with department heads regarding equipment performance and in the management of emergencies.
• This position may be required to respond to emergencies after hours on occasion.
• Maintain appropriate inventory to ensure sufficient supplies for repairs and equipment maintenance, ordering supplies as needed.
• Complies with established rules/regulations.

This position requires knowledge/experience of electronics, hydraulics, and electricity because a large part of maintenance and repair work is troubleshooting. Most elevators have computerized control systems, resulting in more complex troubleshooting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists (as requested) in the hiring, counseling, and termination of employees as necessary, including problem resolution and documentation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; interacting with vendors; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides input regarding employee reviews, disciplinary counseling and/or write-ups, as approved by superiors.
• Experience in managing up to two employees as required. May manage more employees as assigned on a periodic basis or as workflow demands.
• Problem solving and employee counseling skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems down to component level and make necessary adjustments and repairs to all elevator systems.
• Ability to maintain understanding of current elevator codes and local Jurisdiction codes, trends, policies, procedures and techniques of the elevator trade.
• Ability to plan and lay out the installation, modification, repair of various, complex elevator systems, and equipment and to properly test completed installations with little or no supervision.
• Ability to instruct and review the work of Technicians with less experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are typical of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Sitting and standing for extensive periods, lift items that can weigh 50–200 pounds, work in cramped quarters inside crawl spaces and machine rooms, and may be exposed to heights in elevator shafts. May involve working in dusty and dirty places with oily and greasy equipment in hot or cold environments.  May be required to answer calls after hours or on occasion come back to the property to respond to an emergency.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands are those of a construction site environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the individual will:

• Occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Regularly be required to stand for long periods, walk, and lift up to 50 - 200 pounds.
• May be required to work in all kinds of weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Be required to speak and hear

Qualifications

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Skills)

• A minimum High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Elevator Technicians License (State Certification)
• Ten (10) plus years of recent, active and progressively responsible experience in the elevator industry in maintenance and service or repair as an elevator technician/mechanic. The Four (4) year Apprenticeship will count towards the ten (10) plus years of total experience.
• Prior experience with advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics needed.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications or Licenses

• Up-to-date CPR/AED Certificate
• OSHA training
• State Certified Elevator Technicians License