ob description:
Overview
We are looking for a Lead Elevator Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair elevator systems across commercial buildings in the Houston area. This role covers all sides of our work service and repair, modernization, and new construction and requires a technician who can diagnose problems independently and see a job through. You will work directly with the owner and take a lead role on projects as the team grows.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of elevator systems, including hydraulic, traction, electrical, and mechanical components.
- Work on modernization projects: controller, drive, door operator, and fixture replacements in occupied buildings.
- Work on new-construction installations: rails, entrances, cab, wiring, and adjustment.
- Read electrical schematics and technical drawings to diagnose issues accurately and work problems to root cause.
- Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, ASME A17.1, and TDLR requirements.
- Communicate with customers professionally explain what was found and what is needed in plain language.
- Document all service activities in maintenance logs and reports.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of commercial elevator experience, including service/repair, modernization, and new-construction installation.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills able to diagnose from schematics and fault history, not just replace parts until something works.
- Skilled in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Hands-on experience with electrical systems, hydraulics, and mechanical repair.
- Familiarity with elevator code and inspection requirements.
- Valid driver's license and own basic hand tools; able to lift 50+ lbs and work in pits, on car tops, and in machine rooms.
- Willing to participate in an on-call rotation.
Join a growing, owner-operated Houston elevator company where your work is varied, your judgment matters, and your skills are put to real use.
