Elevator Mechanic

Apply prior to the end date:
October 1st, 2025

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world.

Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

As an Elevator Mechanic, you will utilize your technical skills to repair, replace, maintain and inspect elevators and associated components within Verizon’s buildings. Your know-how and commitment to excellence will ensure that our elevator systems always operate at maximum efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Reviews and interprets electrical circuit diagrams required for the maintenance and safe operation of elevators.

Trouble shoots, repairs and maintains the various types of automatic elevators, including drum, hydraulic, single and double traction machines.

Maintains and services associated operating equipment such as controllers, selectors, generators, cab and hatch doors, and safety equipment and controls.

Re-ropes all types of elevators. Replaces tapes as required and inspects and maintains shaft guide rails.

Performs inspections and makes repairs on equipment or systems as required by Verizon Practices and/or local ordinances.

Works at unusual heights from the top of the elevator cab and in hoist way, when necessary.

Climbing ladders, working aloft, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.

Travels from one building location to another by public transportation or company vehicle.

Evacuates people from elevator when required.

May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

Work tour hours are 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday (hours may vary). Overtime is as needed by the business.

You know elevators like the back of your hand, and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work for the V Team. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things. You take pride in a job well done because you know better matters!

You’ll need to have:

Tests
- Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy.

Normal Medical Department authorization for this job except if previously taken and still considered valid.

Previous experience in elevator troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.

Previous experience or schooling in electrical and/or mechanical field.

Must possess a NYC DOB Elevator Technician's License.

Must possess a NYS Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic's License.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

Relevant vocational or technical training or 3 or more years of relevant work experience.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world.

Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

As an Elevator Mechanic, you will utilize your technical skills to repair,…