Elevator Mechanic – Maintenance & Repair

About the role

The Elevator Mechanic is responsible for the safe and continuous operation of embassy elevators. This role includes routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical components while ensuring compliance with certification, licensing, and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and prioritize safety in all tasks.
• Diagnose and repair brakes, motors, switches, and control systems using test lamps, ammeters, voltmeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Disassemble defective units and replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and safety devices.
• Lubricate bearings and other moving parts to reduce friction.
• Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and layouts to locate and resolve 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.
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; apprenticeship or Journeyman’s Certificate strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturers’ manuals.
• Knowledge of applicable US (and optionally European) Electrical Codes and trade practices.
• Experience with annual maintenance and load‑testing procedures for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Prior experience with Otis GEN2 MRL elevators is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑task environments, including harsh conditions.

Required skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical repair of elevator components
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Operation of test equipment (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, continuity tester, frequency counter)
• Knowledge of US Electrical Codes
• Familiarity with Otis GEN2 MRL elevator systems