Elevator Mechanic – Maintenance & Repair

About the role

The Elevator Mechanic will ensure safe, reliable operation of embassy elevators through routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Reporting to the Elevator Supervisor, you will work on mechanical and electrical components to meet certification and licensing standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Diagnose and repair faults in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems using test equipment.
• Disassemble defective units, replace or repair locks, gears, cables, safety devices, and lubricate bearings.
• Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and wiring diagrams to locate equipment issues.
• Perform preventive 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.

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 US (and optionally European) Electrical Codes and standard trade practices.
• Experience with annual maintenance and load‑testing procedures for electrical and mechanical systems.

Required skills

• Electrical testing tools: ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, frequency counters.
• Mechanical repair: gears, cables, safety devices, bearing lubrication.
• Blueprint and schematic reading.
• Preventive maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of US Electrical Codes.
• Experience with Otis GEN2 MRL elevator systems (highly desirable).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure in an international environment.
• Hands‑on experience with a variety of elevator technologies.
• Professional development through on‑the‑job training and mentorship.