Elevator Mechanic

About the role

The Elevator Mechanic will ensure the safe, reliable operation of embassy elevators through routine maintenance, repairs, and compliance with certification requirements. Reporting to the Elevator Supervisor, you will work on mechanical and electrical systems in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance standards.
• Diagnose and repair faults in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems using test lamps, ammeters, voltmeters and other diagnostic tools.
• Disassemble defective units, replace or repair parts such as locks, gears, cables, and safety devices.
• Lubricate bearings and moving parts to reduce friction.
• Install and service transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams to locate equipment issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to published schedules and provide input for task upgrades.
• Conduct equipment tests with voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gauges, and frequency counters.
• Execute additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; apprenticeship or Journeyman’s Certificate strongly preferred.
• Experience reading sketches, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturers’ manuals.
• Knowledge of applicable US (and/or European) Electrical Codes and standard trade practices.
• Familiarity with annual maintenance and load‑testing procedures for electrical and mechanical systems.

Required skills

• Brake and motor troubleshooting.
• Electrical testing using test lamps, ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, and frequency counters.
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation.
• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Installation and repair of transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems.
• Lubrication of bearings and moving components.
• Knowledge of US Electrical Codes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure in an international setting.
• Professional development through exposure to diverse elevator technologies.