Elevator Maintenance Mechanic Lead

The University of Southern California (USC) Department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking an Elevator Maintenance Mechanic Lead to join its team.

The Work You Will Do

The Elevator Maintenance Mechanic Lead Performs advanced elevator procedures. Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and senior elevator employees. Assigns and oversees the work of other elevator employees. Sets priorities and timelines. Trains elevator employees as needed. Coordinates work of elevator and other trade employees and provides general project management for assigned projects. Assumes leadership role in the absence of supervisor.

Elevator Maintenance Mechanic Lead:

• Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and senior elevator employees.

• Assigns and oversees the work of other elevator employees. Sets priorities and timelines. Provides feedback on performance. Ensures timely completion within cost and quality constraints. Assumes leadership role in the absence of supervisor

• Trains and assists elevator employees in a variety of skills and tasks. Identifies additional training or defines new or continuing training needs that would benefit employees.

• Performs advanced elevator procedures.

• Coordinates activities of elevator employees and other trades to ensure timely and cost-effective job completion.

• Ensures compliance and implementation of city and state building codes and provides for the safety of employees throughout the duration of projects.

• Identifies and reports the need for maintenance, replacement, and/or repair. Purchases materials and services.

• Oversees the quality of workmanship of outside elevator contractors

• Prepares records, reports, and memos as required

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time

• The hourly rate range for this position is $62.45 - 74.87. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Job Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the position of Elevator Maintenance Mechanic Leadmeets the following preferred qualifications:

• Complete familiarity with University campuses preferred.

All candidates for the position of Elevator Maintenance Mechanic Lead must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Five years experience with cable/hydraulic elevators

• Extensive elevator experience

• Demonstrated progressive levels of project management and leadership responsibility

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to resolve elevator-related problems

• Thorough knowledge of city and state building codes, OSHA regulations, and other requirements for workplace safety

• Thorough comprehension of job components for all projects, including other trades. Thorough understanding of costs, materials, and estimating procedures.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and lead skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, customers, and other trade employees.

• Knowledge of computer billing systems

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures

• Must possess valid/current City of Los Angeles Department of Building Services Elevator Mechanic Journey Level License and State of CA Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (CCCM) General Certification.

• Valid California driver's license with a minimum of 2 years driving experience.

About USC FPM

FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this diverse group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.

Come and join the FPM team – a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Work Experience: 5 years Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Extensive elevator experience. Demonstrated progressive levels of project management and leadership responsibility. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to resolve elevator related problems. Thorough knowledge of city and state building codes, OSHA regulations, and other requirements for workplace safety. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Req Pref Functional Skills Thorough comprehension of job components for all projects, including other trades. Thorough understanding of costs, materials, and estimating procedures. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and lead skills. Ability to work effectively with vendors, customers and other trade employees. Knowledge of computer billing systems. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures. Must possess valid/current City of Los Angeles Department of Building Services Elevator Mechanic Journey Level. License and State of CA Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (CCCM) General Certification.