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Penn State University · 10 hours ago

Elevator Systems Technician - Grade 2

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Penn State University is searching for a full-time Elevator Systems Technician - Grade 2 to join their team. The role involves servicing, maintaining, repairing, and installing various elevator systems and components, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and diagnosing malfunctions. The technician will also work with a team and occasionally direct the work of lower graded employees and apprentices.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Service, maintain, repair, install and inspect mechanical, electrical, and solid state components on a wide variety of hydraulic and cable operated elevators, lifts, hoists, cranes, dumb waiters, and similar forms of transportation

Service, maintain, install, program and adjust mechanical, and electrical controls and sensing devices to include solid state electronic devices, relay logic, frequency drives and associated controls

Perform scheduled maintenance functions such as recabling of elevators, replacement of worn bearings, replacement of brushes in electric motors, repacking hydraulic rams, adjustment of carbons and contacts on electric motor controls, etc

Conduct elevator safety tests to meet federal, state and university requirements including but not limited to fire recall and capacity tests

Diagnose malfunctions; determine extent of repairs necessary; tear down equipment and repair or replace worn or damaged parts as necessary

Repair, replace, and adjust a variety of electrical and mechanical controlling devices such as, but not limited to, door closures, call button systems, car leveling devices, motor and generator controls, hoisting equipment, etc

Maintain and assist in the installation of emergency telephones and card swipe access systems

Read and analyze electrical and electronic schematic diagrams in order to diagnose malfunctions

Diagnose malfunctions in electronic circuit boards; replace or repair as necessary

Work with lead elevator technician, contractors, engineers and supervisor as needed on more complicated assignments

Occasionally direct the work of lower graded employees and apprentices as required

Install and maintain hydraulic equipment including but not limited to trash compactors, lifts, bollards and tracks

Use a variety of hand tools and portable power tools, electric meters, etc. , to diagnose malfunctions and make repairs

Document daily report of work performed indicating service and repair work accomplished using required methods

Report unusual conditions and possible hazardous conditions to supervisor or lead technician compile accurate lists of elevator parts needed and turn in to supervisor or lead technician

Respond to on-duty and off-duty emergency calls and make repairs as necessary

Operate university vehicles as required

Qualification

Elevator maintenanceElectrical controlsMechanical systemsHydraulic systemsElectronic circuit diagnosisTeam collaborationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

3 to 5 years of effective experience

Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft

Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education

A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S