Elevator Installation - Mechanic

Elevator Installation - Mechanic

Irvine/CA - McKinley Elevator Corp - Irvine, CA 92614

Overview

Salary Range: $50.00 - $58.00 Hourly

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Category: Construction

Description

Responsibilities:

• Expertise with the Vertical Transportation Industry
• Assist lead installer in the installation, trouble shooting and repair of various types of accessibility equipment
• Expertise with blueprints to determine the layout of system components
• Expertise to assemble elevator cars and components
• Expertise to connect electrical wiring to control panels and motors
• Expertise with testing newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications
• Expertise with the organizations relevant to the Vertical Transportation Industry
• Expertise with National Applicable Codes and Regulations
• Expertise with Accessibility Industry terms
• Expertise with types of accessibility and residential equipment
• Expertise with Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook
• Expertise with basic electricity and electrical symbols and meanings
• Expertise with electrical schematics
• Expertise with troubleshooting conveyance systems; including brakes, motors, switches, hydraulics and control systems
• Expertise with tools and equipment required to complete the installation safely
• Expertise with site conditions and what is required to complete the installation
• Expertise with all components of the conveyances to properly identify each piece and its use to properly assemble the conveyance
• Expertise with all product installation manuals
• Expertise with hydraulic pipe fitting and bending
• Expertise with EMT bending
• Expertise with Soft Skills Training (critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication and resiliency)
• Expertise with and read the installation manual cover to cover prior to commencing any installation
• Expertise with iPhone and apps, iPad and processing work orders in ServiceMax (SMAX) including creating Dash-1 work orders
• Optional enroll in the CAT Program (Certified Accessibility Technician) and progress through/complete Courses 2, 3 and 4
• Ability to properly/correctly perform tasks with less supervision industry time guidelines
• Private Residence Elevator (PRE) - Expertise in Hydraulics; including 1:2 Rope Drive System, Pumps and Motors, Check Valve, Pressure Gauges, Static Pressure, Manual Lowering, Overpressure Relief Valve, and Shutoff Valve
• PRE - Expertise In Power-Supply and Wiring (Hoistway wiring, in-car lighting, telephone requirements, traveling cables, and travel cables)
• PRE - Expertise in Battery Emergency Lowering
• PRE Expertise in wiring temp power to controllers on jobsites
• PRE Expertise in Drive Systems (winding drum, hydraulic, pneumatic, and chain)
• PRE Expertise in rail brackets and rail installation
• PRE Expertise in reading and comprehending layout drawings
• PRE Expertise with the Car and Sling (assembling the sling, installing safeties, installing the platform, cab alignment and clearances)
• PRE Expertise with Entrances (landing doors, side slide doors), Car Doors, Interlocks and Gate Locks and Contacts
• PRE Expertise with steps to take Prior to leaving the jobsite. (Safety Check, Operation Check and Installation Checklist Completion, properly document customer punchlist items)
• Communicate well with Customers, Lead Installer and dispatcher
• Maintain hand tools necessary for this trade with excellent tools/parts inventory knowledge
• Ability to follow direction as well as work independently
• Demonstrate competence and proficiency in the field
• Contribute to team effort by performing additional duties as requested
• Demonstrate/show proof of competency of Mechanic Skillsets

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• CAT or CA CCCM Limited License
• Nevada Elevator License
• City of LA Full elevator license
• Ability to properly lead and train apprentices
• Ability to meet all installation budgets
• Excellent verbal; written communication skills and solid writing and grammar skills
• Highly organized; reliable and punctual
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public and co-workers
• Ability to successfully prioritize and meet customer needs
• Computer skills and proficiency including Microsoft office and other cloud based products
• Knowledgeable in basic hand tool and power tool functions
• Solid mechanical skills
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
• Excellent problem-solver
• High School Degree or Equivalent plus 2 years industry experience
• Maintain a valid California Driver's License and a clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Frequent customer interaction, must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with others
• Must be able to see well enough to drive, read electronic screens and electrical schematics and service/operation manuals
• Ability to hear, smell and touch
• Must be able to write, type, and use hand and power tools
• Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly and accurately
• Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense, understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions; able to deal logically with problems & people
• Physically fit for lifting and moving equipment (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to stand and work on ladder
• Ability to be led, ability to follow instructions, make suggestions and are willing to learn
• Ability to push, pull and perform overhead work
• Ability to work with various hand and power tools
• Finger Dexterity use of finger/fine manipulation. The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Multi-limb coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing or lying down
• Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
• Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms and or legs
• Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to manufacturer's guidelines. Maximize efficiency
• Depth Perception The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object
• Gross Body Equilibrium The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
• Selective Attention The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Reaction Time the ability to quickly respond to a signal, e.g. sound, light picture, etc. when it appears
• Trunk Strength The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing