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Elevator/Escalator Repairperson Spec. (1170)

SEPTA
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026
Category: Building Trades
Facility: 5800 Bustleton
City: Philadelphia
Date: Aug 13, 2026
Req ID: 8538

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

As an experienced Elevator/Escalator Repairperson, troubleshoots, inspects, tests, repairs, adjusts, assembles and disassembles elevators, escalators, and similarly related equipment and their related parts and components.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Be proficient in the installation, maintenance, testing, repair, and adjustments of elevators, escalators, and similarly related equipment and their related parts and components.
  • Must be familiar with diagnostic software, microprocessors, and PLC logic controls.
  • Reads various control schematics and identifies each component and understands their function.
  • Inspects, disassembles, installs, and tests motor controls and all components on escalators, elevators, or similar related equipment.
  • Searches for and diagnoses malfunctions in elevator/escalator systems, inspects, adjusts maintains hydraulic, mechanical and electrical components installed in elevators and escalators. Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic, electrical/electronic/mechanical problems relating to elevators and escalators. Troubleshoots and repairs controller and/or components.
  • Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years technical electro-mechanical discipline or equivalent work experience.
  • Must have three (3) years of relevant work experience. Trade school curriculum may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
  • Must have valid driver's license.
  • Must pass pre-employment written test.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES


To qualify for this position, you must pass the appropriate pre-employment test. To schedule your test, click SCHEDULE TESTING HERE.
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To be considered for this vacancy, you must pass the test by the end of the posting date. When you have passed the test, file your Transfer application by clicking on Apply.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Elisa Ford at215-580-8408 in the Recruitment Department. If you have questions about testing, please contact the Career Resources Connection (CRC) at x7244.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.



Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

Benefits:

Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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