Elevator Mechanic Apprentice - University of Houston

Organization

While actively participating in an apprenticeship program, assists in repairing, maintaining and troubleshooting elevators, dub waiters and lifts in university owned buildings. Job Duties

1. Under supervision, assists elevator mechanics in maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting problems with elevators, dumb waiters and lifts in university owned buildings.
2. Assists in preventative maintenance and inspection of elevators, escalators, lifts and related components.
3. Responds to call-back/trouble calls in a timely manner and restores equipment to a safe operating condition.
4. Applies skills and knowledge learned 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, meggars, tachometer, rotation meter, soldering iron, solid state logic probes, lap top troubleshooting computer and numerous power and hand tools.
5. Maintains machine rooms, elevator pits and elevator car tops in a neat and clean condition, which includes periodic painting.
6. Assists with repairing and maintaining elevators, lifts and escalators.
7. Assists in maintaining equipment inventory as needed
8. May be assigned to special task force during periods of emergency, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High school and 6 months experience

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 six (6) months of directly job-related experience.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience  

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