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MECHANIC, ELEVATOR MAINT & REPAIR

Job Title: MECHANIC, ELEVATOR MAINT & REPAIR
Job Code: 0382
FLSA: N
Job Level: 11
Revised Date: 10/11/2021
Job Family: JF 22

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Occupational Summary

Participate in the complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of Duke Health elevators and other related machinery and equipment.

Work Performed

Participate in the maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and related machinery and equipment. Assist in the installation of card readers and LiftNet on elevators; use LiftNet appropriately.

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of preventive maintenance schedules for elevators and related equipment; review deficiency reports and appropriate maintenance logs.

Assist the Coordinator, Elevator Maintenance & Repair as a liaison between Duke Health E&O and the NCDOL Elevator Inspectors; assist in the maintenance of records of DOL inspections and all updates mandated by State Elevator Code.

Assist in the coordination and oversight of all contractor work; responsible for contractor compliance with elevator and building codes.

Participate in the review of specifications for new construction and modification projects during planning and design. Participate in coordination with E&O Project Coordinator, Elevator Consultant, Vendor, NC DOL, and IDS on elevator modernization. Patricipate in the review of elevator contracts before bid process and provide recommendations. Inspect and ensure secure transition when new elevators come online.

Assist in the review, coding, and approval of invoices.

Participate in annual fire service testing with the E&O Communications Shop.

Respond to elevator entrapments as needed.

Participate in the Investigation of elevator and escalator injuries with OESO and DOL.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education. Two (2) years of specialized training or apprenticeship in elevator maintenance is preferred.

Experience

Work requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems normally acquired through at least 4 years of experience in a relevant trade. Preference given to experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators.

Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematic designs and building specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Skills

N/A


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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