THIS JOB OPENING IS BEING USED TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANT POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION AT VARIOUS SHIFTS, LOCATIONS AND ASSIGNED DAYS OFF.

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificiate. A minimum of seven (7) years extensive experience with maintenance and troubleshooting elevator and escalator service, and repair. Possess Certified Elevator/Escalator Technician license.

Medical Group :

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary/Duties:

This is highly skilled certified Elevator/Escalator Technician position for service and maintenance repair work, to ensure the integrity and maintenance of elevator and escalator equipment and systems. Employee is responsible for performing complex troubleshooting of a mechanical and elecrtical nature, call backs and repair tasks.

Performs technical inspections and repairs of elevator and escalator equipment and systems to ensure conformity with the Authority's maintenance standards, recommending adjustments as necessary to preserve equipment integrity or react to changing operating conditions.

Conducts thorough hands-on investigations and inquiries into equipment or system failures, and problem installations. Analyzes the effectiveness of preventive maintenance practices and suggest improvements in those practices. Ensures technical requirements for redesigned equipment are properly documented. Coordinates with supervisors and provides field training for journeyman.

Works with ELES engineering staff analyzing mechanical systems, electronic circuits, and peripherals used by Authority in Elevator and Escalator Systems. Determines compatibility of parts' procurement

Evaluates circuit adaptability to various operating conditions. Evaluates electronic circuity and coordinates any required modifications with contractors, consultants, manufacturers and affected Authority staff.

Assists certified inspectors in periodic field inspections on installed equipment to assure equipment is performing efficiently and to predetermined specifications.

Assists ELES engineering staff by field testing proposed procedures, maintenance troubleshooting manuals, and inspection schedules for all equipment; and suggesting maintenance improvements in their technical definition to further reliability objectives.

Assists in providing effective technical assistance to an coordinating with training personnel on the development of instructional programs to assure that required skill levels are available to maintain elevator and escalator systems.

Prepares timely reports, as may be required, on general system or equipment problems, replacement parts and equipment performance standards.

Complies with established WMATA rules/regulations and Metrorail Safety Rules and Procedures Handbook.

Maintains a clean work area.

May serve as lead Elevator/Escalator Technician.

Required to act as a Mentor.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Personal Interview
• Skills Assessments
• Verification of education and experience
• Criminal Background Check
• Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
• Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
• Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing :

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.