WANTED: responsible, detail-minded, customer service oriented, analytical, and mechanical-minded to troubleshoot malfunctions quickly.  The above job description is for the vocational profession of an elevator mechanic. The position requires a high-school diploma and a commitment to a five-year apprenticeship program, which includes a mix of both classroom work and paid on-the-job training. The standard workweek is 40 hours with some overtime hours. There may also be times of being on 24-hour call to handle sudden emergencies.

OATH is the acronym for the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. When there is a violation of NYC building codes, such as improper functioning of an elevator, the offense needs to be corrected before the building can be sold, refinanced, a new certificate of occupancy obtained, or letter of completion obtained for the fixed violation.

There are an estimated 71,000 high-rise skyscraping buildings in New York City and surrounding boroughs, most possessing elevators and escalators providing an approximated 35 million rides daily. The NYC Department of Buildings’ (DOB) elevator unit, is the agency responsible for the annual inspection of elevators, escalators, and related devices.

The elevator ride is taken in stride by many to get to their subjective destinations, located in towering offices and apartment buildings across America. Champion Elevator understands that the proper functioning and safety of these elevators takes the dedication of routine of skilled maintenance behind-the-scenes, especially in winter, when the thermometer temperatures plunge.