FACILITIES SERVICES
Job Description
Campus Engineering & Operations
Elevator Mechanic
Job Code: 8836 – Contract Classified
Department Introduction:
Campus Engineering provides professional engineering support for the design, construction, operation and maintenance
of all University facilities. Campus Operations maintains and operates critical building systems including fire/life safety
systems, elevator systems, building environmental systems and controls, central clock systems, high voltage distribution
systems, and a utility shutdown coordination program. Campus Operations also provides emergency maintenance
response service to the Seattle campus community, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campus Utilities produces steam,
emergency electrical power, chilled water, and compressed air for the campus.
Job Purpose:
Perform journey-level work maintaining, servicing troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic elevators, cable elevators,
dumbwaiters, escalators, wheelchair lifts, residence elevators, other conveyances, and hoisting equipment. Perform
maintenance and service for a conveyance route containing hydraulic elevators, cable elevators, escalators, wheelchair
lifts, residence elevators, dumbwaiters and other conveyances and hoisting equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Repair or replace conveyance parts, including motors, door mechanisms, electrical components, and a variety of
other electrical and mechanical components used in our elevator or conveyance system
 Perform repair work on conveyance equipment of various vintages and manufacturers, including modern
computerized equipment
 Adjust conveyances for proper operation
 Responsible for reliable maintenance and operation of assigned group of conveyance equipment
 Respond to trouble calls on all campus conveyances as required
 Perform annual and quarterly inspections and tests of elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts, dumbwaiters, and
other conveyances required by Labor and Industries tests
 Responsible for properly completing Washington State documentation requirements for conveyance equipment,
including elevator/escalator log sheets
 Interpret National Elevator Codes and WAC Chapter 296-96 regulations for all elevators, dumbwaiters,
escalators, and other conveyances
 Ability to prioritize multiple work tasks efficiently
 Troubleshoot and repair problems with conveyances
 Read and interpret conveyance schematics in order to troubleshoot problems
 Inspect contractors’ work to see that work is performed to campus specifications
 Communicate with campus clientele and building occupants regarding status of elevator problems/repairs
 Identify and order conveyance parts as required
 Perform material handling, rigging, and hoisting, etc.
 Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment
 With proper personal protective equipment, work in animal research areas
 Perform other duties as assigned
 Regular and predictable attendance is required
Core Competencies:
 Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
 Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
 Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
 Be responsible and accountable
 Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
 Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
 Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
 Exhibit a professional work ethic
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Continuously promote a safe work environment
Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an elevator mechanic; OR full journey status as an elevator
mechanic in a union; OR four years' applicable work experience
 Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis
 Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is required
 Required to have a class 01 or class 08 Elevator Mechanic License per WAC 296-96-00910
 License must be valid and not expired
 The elevator mechanic will be required to maintain a valid license for employment
 Ability to communicate appropriately with clients, students, and staff
 Must be a strong team player and must be able to work independently and as a team member
 Must be able to respond to system emergencies during regular business hours and outside regular business
hours
 Must present a professional image of the elevator shop
 Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
 Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
 Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of
chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Education credits in the applicable license category (WAC 296-96-000910)
 Have worked independently as an elevator mechanic for an elevator contractor licensed to do business in this
state or as an employee of a public agency
 Have obtained a certificate of completion of an elevator mechanic’s apprenticeship program
 Five or more years of experience as a service mechanic
 Experience with a wide variety of elevators
Conditions of Employment:
 Pass an examination administered by Labor & Industries on Chapter 70.87 RCW and WAC 296-96 elevators
 Must be able to work in a diverse workforce
 Approved safety shoes must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job
 Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment
 Must attend an approved Labor & Industries elevator continuing education course and receive a certificate of
completion for the course
 The course must consist of not less than eight hours
 This course must be attended and completed within one year immediately preceding any Elevator Mechanic
license renewal
 The position requires working with asbestos containing equipment, following proper procedures
 The position requires the wearing of personal protective equipment appropriate to the job task
 A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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