Elevator Technician

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $35.67 - Midpoint : $48.17 (Hourly N12)

Department / Organization : 504132 - Elevator Maintenance

Normal Work Schedule : Varies; May include holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Job Summary : The Elevator Technician performs journeyman level work in the elevator maintenance trade involving the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical operations of elevators and lifts of various types. Makes hydraulic and electrical driven upgrades, redesigning old equipment that can't be repaired due to obsolete parts. Works with contractors to schedule major repairs and shutdowns. Inspects all work performed by outside contractors.

Additional Department Summary : Must be able to be on call, be accessible by phone when on call, and report to work within one hour of being called. Must work shift work and overtime as scheduled, sometimes with short or no notice.

Required Minimum Qualifications : National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Certified Elevator Technician (CET); OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical operations of elevators and lifts, including performing hydraulic and electrically driven elevator upgrades and redesigning old equipment that cannot be repaired due to obsolete parts. If not a CET at the time of employment, must successfully complete the NAEC CET application and become CET certified within two (2) years of employment. Within six (6) months of becoming a CET, must become a Certified Elevator Technician-Supervisor (CET-S). Must complete required Continuing Education Units each year to maintain / renew CET license. Must be licensed by the State of Alabama as an Elevator Mechanic or able to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications : Certified Elevator Technician (CET) license issued by National Association of Elevator Contractors.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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