Elevator Mechanic

Overview

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA). Capital Planning and Facilities works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university.

• Department-Specific Responsibilities:
  Reports to the Elevator Shop Supervisor to perform planned maintenance, repair, and other projects in and/or on University owned properties. Works independently or as part of a team, including other trades. Performs work on various elevator systems.

• General Responsibilities:
  
  Maintains and repairs elevators, escalators, chairlifts, conveyors, and machine rooms/pits. Inspects wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installation, and alignment and clearance of car hoistway.
• Operates elevator to determine power demand and tests power consumption to detect overload factors. Reads schematics and troubleshoots elevator malfunctions. May perform acceptance and routine inspections, witness tests, and report results of the inspection and testing.
• Orders parts through supervisor. Repairs and replaces worn/damaged components as needed. Cleans, repairs, or replaces controller components as needed. Cleans machine room and elevator pits.
• Removes passengers from stuck elevators.
• Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
• Performs other general building maintenance as needed.
• Drives vehicle.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

• DOL certificate in applicable trade
• 5 years verifiable journey-level experience

• A Valid Indiana elevator mechanic license upon date of hire
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon hire

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Flexible to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs
• Ability to learn how to safely use relevant hand and power tools associated with the trade. Equipment utilized: use of computers, meters, stationary equipment and basic hand tools and specialized equipment
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to use a computer
• May be required to obtain and maintain a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) license
• May be required to acquire and maintain OSHA-required certifications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of elevator systems and equipment
• Ability to perform troubleshooting, installation, and inspection
• Ability to work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$35.57 per hour

$73,985.60 per year

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level:

Mastery

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Job Function:
Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family:
Licensed & Skilled Trades

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