Elevator Mechanic

Employer

Venture Elevator

Languages

English

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• 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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Install and wire electronic control systems
• Test devices such as test lamps, ammeters and voltmeters
• 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 above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

5 years or more

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• 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

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• 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
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

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

Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)