University of Alabama at Birmingham · 5 days ago
ELEVATOR MECHANIC
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$32.25/hr - $48.42/hr
2+ years expThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Elevator Mechanic responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on elevators and related equipment. The role involves troubleshooting defective equipment, guiding and training assistants, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
To perform preventive maintenance and repairs on designated passenger and freight elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and moving sidewalks according to schedule and in accordance with industry safety practices
To troubleshoot defective equipment, make repairs and respond promptly to service and call back requests
To perform all duties in accordance with established protocols and industry safety standards
To gather data and submit written reports
To guide, train and oversee the work of the elevator mechanic assistants
To assist other team members with daily work and special projects
To use assigned communication device to read and respond to texts, emails and service requests in a timely manner
Performs routine cleaning on designated elevators and equipment rooms
Performs duties such as blowing out generators, motors, selectors and controllers, wiping down all above equipment; cleaning hoistway doors, tracks, sills, elevator cars, and other related equipment
Paints elevator machine rooms, equipment, car tops and pit as needed
Maintains a clean and organized worksite
Maintains tools, equipment and inventory
Completes scheduled and detailed maintenance inspection of assigned elevators
Makes necessary adjustments, parts replacement, and repairs to elevators as necessary
Performs major repairs and required safety tests according to code
Performs scheduled maintenance and minor repair to equipment room electrical systems which includes replacing defective lights checking, cleaning and replacing contacts in elevator controller and selector relays; coils, fuses; motors; generator brushes; defective wiring; terminals; resistors, diodes and other components on panels
Performs scheduled and minor repairs to elevators and hoistway electrical systems which includes but is not limited to replacing defective lights; push buttons; covers; switches; electric eyes; door operator motors; wiring; gongs/bells; indicator sockets covers; safety edge and electric eye cords
Performs scheduled maintenance and minor repairs to elevator and hoistway mechanical systems, which includes but is not limited to replacing door rollers and gibs; release rollers and release roller assemblies; defective belts and cables under supervision; adjusting doors; repairing/replacing door closure assemblies; adjusting leveling apparatus and inspecting all cables
Responds to all calls and breakdown of assigned elevators in a prompt and timely manner, with maximum response time of one hour, and all emergency calls upon any elevator
Guides, trains, and oversees the work of the Elevator Mechanic Assistant(s)
Assists other department personnel in completion of more extensive repairs within all areas
Gathers data and submits written reports
Perform all duties in accordance with established protocols and industry safety standards
Actively participates in ongoing department training
Pursues specialized training and certifications to stay abreast of industry changes and to advance expertise
Uses assigned communication device to read and responds to texts, emails and service requests in a timely manner
Interacts with customers, visitors, students, staff and others in a friendly, respectful, helpful and professional manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement
Currently licensed with an Elevator Mechanic's License by the Alabama Department of Labor required
Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include: Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus
Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work within extreme temperature ranges
Company
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in located in Birmingham, Alabama.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.14MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsParkinson's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-07-25Grant
2023-06-26Grant
Leadership Team
Martha Bidez
Professor and Director, Advanced Safety Engineering & Management
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