Elevator Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Elevator Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable elevator technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will install elevator rails, cars, machines and controls, wire controllers and safety circuits and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Install elevator rails, cars, machines and controls
• Wire controllers and safety circuits
• Perform preventive maintenance on routes
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults
• Test safety devices and perform code-required inspections
• Modernize older elevator systems
• Respond to entrapments and emergency calls
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and reading wiring diagrams
• Problem solving and safety discipline
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State elevator mechanic license
• Certified Elevator Technician (CET)
• Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI)
• Experience with multimeters and diagnostic tools

Skills

• Hydraulic systems
• Rigging and hoisting
• Safety code compliance (ASME A17.1)
• Controller programming
• Customer communication
• Teamwork

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work in elevator shafts, machine rooms and pits, often in tight, hot or dusty spaces. Installation work happens in buildings under construction. Hazards include heights, moving equipment and high voltage. Most work full-time. Service technicians take on-call shifts for nights, weekends and emergencies.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.