elevator mechanic

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Service
• Maintenance
• Repair

Tasks

• Assemble and install elevators, escalators, moving walkways and dumbwaiters
• Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways and related equipment
• Install and wire electric and electronic control system devices
• Instruct apprentices
• Install, test and adjust safety control devices
• Test operation of newly installed equipment
• Disassemble defective units and repair or replace suspect parts
• Adjust valves, ratchets, seals, brake linings and other components
• Carry out preventative maintenance programs to ensure public safety
• Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
• Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Elevating devices mechanic
• Elevator Constructor and Mechanic Trade Certification
• Elevator Mechanic (non-construction) Trade Certification
• Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program
• Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA) Certification

Equipment and machinery experience

• Install and wire electronic control systems
• Dumbwaiters
• Escalators
• Hydraulic elevators
• Moving walkways
• Solid state devices
• Traction elevators
• Disability elevators

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees