Elevator Professionals

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking to fill an Elevator Technician position. This position will be filled either as an Elevator Technician I, Elevator Technician II, or Elevator Technician III based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. Under general supervision, the selected candidate inspects, maintains, calibrates, modifies electrical and electronic circuitry and electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical equipment of passenger and freight elevator systems and power lift systems.

(Elevator Tech I) Under minimal supervision, specializes in fine‑tuning all equipment by making adjustments, modifications, or updates to new and existing elevators and related equipment. Ensures equipment is working to specifications. Troubleshoots malfunctions, performs preventive and corrective maintenance on campus elevators. (Elevator Tech II) Under minimal supervision, oversees and supervises elevator maintenance requiring fine‑tuning all equipment by making adjustments, modifications, or updates to new and existing elevators and related equipment.

Ensures equipment is working to specifications. Troubleshoots malfunctions and repairs malfunctions. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on campus elevators. (Elevator Tech III).

The selected candidate for this position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus totaling of $8,000 for Elevator Technician I, $10,000 for Elevator Technician II and $12,000 for Elevator Technician III. Half of the bonus will be paid following 30 days of satisfactory service at UMB and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of a probationary period of 6 months.

The sign on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.

• 1. Conducts diagnostic tests for malfunctions in elevator and otherconveying systems by using specialized computer based diagnostic software and standalone programming tools from various elevator control manufacturers.
• 2. Installs, repairs, replaces, calibrates, and reprograms elevator control system equipment, such as microprocessor based computerized floor selectors, electronic motor variable frequency drives, door operators, velocity encoders and other electrical, electronic and high pressure elevator hydraulic systems.
• 3. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics and job specifications.
• 4. Performs elevator safety inspections and maintains appropriate records.
• 5. Responds to elevator emergencies and may assist in rescue efforts.

• 1. Provides technical direction and assistance to elevator personnel in adjusting, and troubleshooting malfunctions of complex elevator control systems.
• 2. Identifies and corrects malfunctions, analyzes and develops solutions to problems with complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic circuits on various types of elevator equipment.
• 3. Installs, upgrades, rewires, modifies and/or replaces parts and equipment according to specifications. Inspects, tests, and adjusts newly installed equipment using various computer based elevator manufacturers tools and equipment.
• 4. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics and job specifications.
• 5. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on elevators.
• 6. Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials and other reports.
• 7. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade including specialized diagnostic equipment and software.
• 8. Responds to elevator emergencies and may assist in rescue efforts.
• 9. May lead special projects.
• 10. Guides and trains…