Elevator Mechanic , Facilities Services

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Elevator mechanic, maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, adjustment, and repair of passenger, service, and freight elevators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, and auxiliary equipment as related to the elevator industry. Must possess all skills and knowledge necessary to perform work as a Certified Mechanic in the elevator industry.

First review date: 03/04/2026.

• Perform elevator mechanic duties in construction, maintenance, alteration or repair of building elevators, dumbwaiters, conveyors, and moving stages.
• Install, replace, repair, and maintain electrical motors, wiring controls, alarms, lighting, mechanical, and hydraulic mechanisms and devices typical of elevators and other type lifts.
• Support shutdowns and project schedules to minimize interference with others.
• Prepare isometric drawings in detail showing measurements and materials with information obtained from blueprints and verbal instructions.
• Perform complex electrical, hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Wire panels, switches, control boards, electronic circuit boards, motors, pumps and other mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot complex computer control devices and software control operating programs.
• Select correct tools, techniques and methods for handling specific elevator projects by applying working knowledge of codes and the skills of a craftsperson.
• Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent.

• Adhere to the scheduling of work through the work management program; consult shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information.
• Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments.
• Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences.
• Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent.
• Obtain materials and equipment as required.

• Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines. Attend job‑related and safety training as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must possess certification as an Elevator Mechanic in the State of California.
• Must have completed a five‑year elevator mechanic or electrical apprenticeship program and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Education and training can be through documented experience and/or professional development through an accredited college or university.
• Must have three years journeyman experience in a comparable position or related experience in a university, hospital or large building complex.
• Shall demonstrate working knowledge of local, state, building…