Elevator Maintenance Mechanic

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general direction to provide technical skills for inspection, maintenance, and repair of elevators in on-campus and off-campus university buildings.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed. Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, Start Time between 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM, Full-Time 40 hour work week; 100% on-site/no remote work available.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent or vocational school
• Experience 3 years experience in maintenance, inspection, and repair of elevators.
• Licenses and Certifications

(DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications Certified Elevator Tech (CET) Certificate or International Union Elevator Certification (IUEC) Mechanic Card or Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI)

JOB DUTIES

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and inspections on commercial elevators.
• Trouble-shoot and diagnose problems in electric brakes, motors, switches, variable frequency drives.
• Cleans, lubricates and adjusts relays, controls, door operators and elevator pits as needed.
• Repair and/or replace faulty components to return elevator to fully operational status.
• Assist Sr. Elevator Mechanics in ensuring machinery conforms to building safety codes and equipment safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires exercise of judgment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Bending/Leaning Over
• Climbing
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Hazards

Salary Information Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.