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University of Houston · 1 month ago

Sr Elevator Mechanic Apprentice

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Houston is seeking a Sr Elevator Mechanic Apprentice to assist in repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting elevators and related equipment in university-owned buildings. This role involves participating in an apprenticeship program while performing various maintenance tasks under supervision.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under supervision, assists elevator mechanics in maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting problems with elevators, dumb waiters and lifts in university owned buildings

Assists in preventative maintenance and inspection of elevators, escalators, lifts and related components

Responds to after-hours trouble calls in a timely manner and restores equipment to a safe operating condition

Applies skills and knowledge learned on the job and in the apprenticeship program to learn and develop diagnostic troubleshooting ability; operates tools and equipment common to the elevator trade such as: voltammeter, amp probe, Meggers, tachometer, rotation meter, soldering iron, solid state logic probes, lap top troubleshooting computer and numerous power and hand tools

Maintains machine rooms, elevator pits and elevator car tops in a neat and clean condition, which includes periodic painting

Assists with repairing and maintaining elevators, lifts and escalators

Assists supervisor in the ordering of supplies and replacement of parts as needed

May be assigned to special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Elevator maintenanceTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceBasic math skills

Required

Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience

Requires a valid Texas driver's license

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check