Job details
- JobBank Id: 41790589
- JobSeekr Id: 272600
- Escalator Installer-repairer
- Edmonton, AB
- Full time
- Venture Elevator Inc.
- $60.00 to $65.00
- 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- At heights
- Confined spaces
Work setting
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Willing to relocate
- Repair
- Fitting
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assemble and install elevators, escalators, moving walkways and dumbwaiters
- Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways and related equipment
- Install and wire electric and electronic control system devices
- Instruct apprentices
- Install, test and adjust safety control devices
- Test operation of newly installed equipment
- Disassemble defective units and repair or replace suspect parts
- Adjust valves, ratchets, seals, brake linings and other components
- Carry out preventative maintenance programs to ensure public safety
- Troubleshoot electrical or mechanical systems failures
- Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Elevating devices mechanic
- Elevator Constructor and Mechanic Trade Certification
- Elevator Mechanic (non-construction) Trade Certification
- Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program
- Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA) Certification
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Escalators
- Moving walkways
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Travel insurance