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Elevator Service Technician/Mechanic – Canada, USA

Canada & United Statesfull-time
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BeGlobal is hiring licensed Elevator Service Technicians and Mechanics to install, maintain and repair elevators, escalators and lifts in Canada and the USA.

About the role

BeGlobal recruits experienced Elevator Service Technicians and Mechanics for elevator and vertical transportation employers across Canada and the United States.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts and dumbwaiters
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and electronic control faults
  • Respond to service calls and emergency callbacks, including entrapments
  • Install, modernize and adjust equipment according to drawings and manufacturer specifications
  • Carry out safety tests and inspections in line with CSA B44 / ASME A17.1 codes
  • Keep accurate service records and communicate clearly with customers and building managers
  • Follow site safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and fall protection

Qualifications

  • Elevator mechanic licence or certification for the jurisdiction (for example an Ontario Elevating Devices Mechanic licence, a provincial certificate of qualification, or a US state licence / NEIEP completion), or an advanced apprenticeship
  • Experience with traction and hydraulic systems and microprocessor controls
  • Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Valid driver's licence; willingness to take on-call rotation

How BeGlobal supports you

  • Matching with employers by region and specialty (service, repair, construction or modernization)
  • Guidance on licence recognition and cross-border work requirements
  • Support through offer, relocation and onboarding

Key skills

  • Elevator maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical controls
  • CSA B44 / ASME A17.1