Preventive Maintenance Service Technician

Preventive Maintenance Service Technician

Department: PMS | Field-Based | Elevator & Escalator Industry

Role Overview

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, safety-conscious, and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship on every site visit.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on assigned elevator and escalator units per the approved maintenance calendar and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect, lubricate, clean, and adjust all mechanical and electrical components — motors, controllers, guide rails, ropes, brakes, door operators, and safety devices.
• Verify proper operation of all safety systems — overspeed governors, buffers, interlocks, limit switches, and emergency stop devices.
• Check and calibrate floor leveling accuracy, door timing, and overall ride quality during every scheduled visit.
• Replace worn or damaged components proactively before they cause unit failure or safety incidents.
• Document all maintenance activities in PMS checklists and service reports after every visit.

• Respond promptly to service calls and emergency breakdown situations within assigned territory.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using technical knowledge, diagnostic tools, and system manuals.
• Perform corrective repairs efficiently to minimize elevator downtime and client inconvenience.
• Coordinate with the technical team and procurement for replacement components when needed.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the senior technician or engineer when required.

• Represent the company professionally in every client interaction during site visits.
• Communicate maintenance findings, repair recommendations, and safety concerns clearly to building administrators and property managers.
• Maintain a reliable, service-oriented relationship with all assigned clients.
• Advise clients on proper elevator usage, load limits, and basic safety protocols.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintained units comply with ASME A17.1, Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), and local building safety codes.
• Report safety-critical findings or code violations immediately to the supervisor for proper action.

• Complete PMS checklists, service reports, and maintenance records accurately and on time after every unit visit.
• Submit completed service reports to the PMS Department and branch admin on schedule.
• Maintain an updated logbook for every assigned unit — tracking maintenance history, parts replaced, and recurring issues.
• Flag units requiring major repairs, parts replacement, or contract renewal to the PMS coordinator.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or equivalent
• Relevant TESDA NC certification is an advantage

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in elevator maintenance, electrical works, or mechanical servicing
• Prior experience in elevator or escalator maintenance of any brand is strongly preferred

• Proficient in using electrical testing instruments — multimeters, megohmmeters, and clamp meters
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams, circuit schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Familiar with elevator control systems — relay logic, microprocessor-based controllers, and VFDs
• Knowledge of elevator safety codes.
• confined spaces, and within machine rooms

• Willing to conduct fieldwork and travel to assigned client sites regularly
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to scheduled maintenance visits
• Valid driver's license is an advantage
• Experience with major elevator brands — Schneider, Otis, Kone, Mitsubishi, or Schindler — is a plus