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Elevator Maintenance Mechanic (EDM-A/EDM-T)

Savaria

The Role

Overview

Lead mechanic overseeing installation, maintenance and service of elevators/lifts in Calgary.

Key Responsibilities

  • inspections
  • elevator service
  • troubleshooting
  • quality assurance
  • team coordination
  • mentorship

Tasks

-Perform thorough checks and inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and manufacturer guidelines. -Lead and execute the installation, maintenance, and service of elevators and lifts according to technical specifications and safety standards. -Foster a safe and cooperative work environment and provide mentorship to apprentices or junior mechanics as needed. -Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, climbing, stooping, walking, and handling heavy materials. -Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on-site and implement effective solutions. -Ensure all work is performed with a focus on quality—no shortcuts—with all units running flawlessly upon completion. -Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth coordination and timely project completion.

Requirements

  • communication
  • driver's license
  • elevator certification
  • customer focus
  • lead mechanic
  • mechanical aptitude

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Valid driver's license in good standing. -Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with hands-on experience in elevator systems. -Grade 12 diploma is required; must be certified as an Elevator Constructor and Mechanic. -Neat, clean appearance with a customer-focused attitude. -Exhibit professional conduct at all times—courteous, respectful, and representing Savaria with integrity when dealing with customers, colleagues, and other trades. -Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Lead Mechanic in elevator installation.

Benefits

-Clean police check and bondable.

The Company

About Savaria

-Evolved into a global accessibility powerhouse, initially starting as a wheelchair-lift maker. -Combines two robust divisions—Accessibility and Patient Care—serving international markets. -Product range includes residential and commercial elevators, stairlifts, inclined platform lifts, ceiling and floor patient lifts, therapeutic surfaces, medical beds, and adapted vehicles. -Known for projects such as bespoke home elevators, panoramic glass Vuelift installations, commercial access lifts, and complex patient-handling systems in healthcare facilities. -Financially stable with steady expansion, acquiring strategic brands like Handicare and Garaventa to expand its global presence. -Standout product: the Vuelift panoramic home elevator, blending aesthetics and functionality to set design benchmarks in residential lifts.

Sector Specialisms

Accessibility

Healthcare

Residential

Commercial

Medical Equipment

Patient Care

Mobility Solutions

Home Elevators

Stairlifts

Wheelchair Lifts

Ceiling Lifts

Vehicle Adaptations

Long-term Care

Pressure Management

Therapeutic Surfaces

Security Clearance

-clean police check required; must be bondable.