Elevator Mechanic - IL & WI

Garaventa Lift, a division of Savaria, is currently one of the largest accessibility and mobility companies in North America. It operates across the US and Canada, offering a wide range of accessibility solutions from platform lifts and elevators to seat lifts. Garaventa North America has been in business for over forty-five years and currently offers coast-to-coast products and services coverage, becoming a prominent reality in Canada and the US with over five hundred employees.

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11 manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

OVERVIEW:

The Elevator Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining elevators in commercial and residential buildings. In addition, they will inspect elevator systems and identify issues and troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical problems. This position will be licensed in IL and/or WI. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all installation work is completed per job requirements
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed during installation
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints
• Provide excellent customer service while on-site
• Conduct field service visits to ensure elevator functionality
• Perform regular maintenance tasks to keep elevators in optimal condition
• Ensures jobsite is neat and clean
• Works with inspectors to ensure work passes all required inspections

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All mechanics may be required to supervise apprentices 

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with customers on a positive basis
• Reliable and punctual 
• Ability to multi-task 
• Organized and structured 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dimensional drawings/specifications and procedural manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• High School diploma or GED 
• Minimum of 4 years of experience installing residential elevators, wheelchair lifts and LULA elevators 
• Knowledge of ASME A17.1 and A18.1
• Ability to read and understand installation blueprints and drawings including all electrical and electronic schematics and knowledge with a focus on industrial mechanics

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Certified Elevator Mechanic License in at least one of the following states: IL and/or WI  

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee must be able to lift heavy loads

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position works in an environment with moderate noise levels.

TRAVEL:

• Some overnight travel and must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record - Company provides company vehicle

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are to not be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.