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Requisition Number: 269330
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Apr 27, 2026
Use your problem-solving skills to maintain and repair vital elevator systems in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Be You.
Participate in the complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of Duke Health elevators and other related machinery and equipment.
DEPARTMENT PREFERENCES
- Preference given to experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators.
- Two (2) years of specialized training or apprenticeship in elevator maintenance is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training - Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education.
Experience
- Work requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems normally acquired through at least 4 years of experience in a relevant trade.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.
Be Bold.
Work Performed
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Participate in the maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and related machinery and equipment. Assist in the installation of card readers and LiftNet on elevators; use LiftNet appropriately.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of preventive maintenance schedules for elevators and related equipment; review deficiency reports and appropriate maintenance logs.
- Assist the Coordinator, Elevator Maintenance & Repair as a liaison between Duke Health E&O and the NCDOL Elevator Inspectors; assist in the maintenance of records of DOL inspections and all updates mandated by State Elevator Code.
- Assist in the coordination and oversight of all contractor work; responsible for contractor compliance with elevator and building codes.
- Participate in the review of specifications for new construction and modification projects during planning and design. Participate in coordination with E&O Project Coordinator, Elevator Consultant, Vendor, NC DOL, and IDS on elevator modernization. Participate in the review of elevator contracts before bid process and provide recommendations. Inspect and ensure secure transition when new elevators come online.
- Assist in the review, coding, and approval of invoices.
- Participate in annual fire service testing with the E&O Communications Shop.
- Respond to elevator entrapments as needed.
- Participate in the Investigation of elevator and escalator injuries with OESO and DOL.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematic designs and building specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment. Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders to include step ladders, extension ladders, and vertical ladders attached to a wall or vertical structure.
- The employee will be required to climb or crawl into or out of small and difficult-to-access spaces relating to elevators and elevator shafts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Because of these potential exposures, the employee is required to attend all related safety training sessions and follow/comply with all appropriate safety guidelines.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Bring your expertise to work that matters—apply today!
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $26.52 to USD $44.17. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 269330
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Apr 27, 2026
Use your problem-solving skills to maintain and repair vital elevator systems in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Be You.
Participate in the complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of Duke Health elevators and other related machinery and equipment.
DEPARTMENT PREFERENCES
- Preference given to experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators.
- Two (2) years of specialized training or apprenticeship in elevator maintenance is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training - Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education.
Experience
- Work requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems normally acquired through at least 4 years of experience in a relevant trade.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.
Be Bold.
Work Performed
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Participate in the maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and related machinery and equipment. Assist in the installation of card readers and LiftNet on elevators; use LiftNet appropriately.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of preventive maintenance schedules for elevators and related equipment; review deficiency reports and appropriate maintenance logs.
- Assist the Coordinator, Elevator Maintenance & Repair as a liaison between Duke Health E&O and the NCDOL Elevator Inspectors; assist in the maintenance of records of DOL inspections and all updates mandated by State Elevator Code.
- Assist in the coordination and oversight of all contractor work; responsible for contractor compliance with elevator and building codes.
- Participate in the review of specifications for new construction and modification projects during planning and design. Participate in coordination with E&O Project Coordinator, Elevator Consultant, Vendor, NC DOL, and IDS on elevator modernization. Participate in the review of elevator contracts before bid process and provide recommendations. Inspect and ensure secure transition when new elevators come online.
- Assist in the review, coding, and approval of invoices.
- Participate in annual fire service testing with the E&O Communications Shop.
- Respond to elevator entrapments as needed.
- Participate in the Investigation of elevator and escalator injuries with OESO and DOL.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematic designs and building specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment. Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders to include step ladders, extension ladders, and vertical ladders attached to a wall or vertical structure.
- The employee will be required to climb or crawl into or out of small and difficult-to-access spaces relating to elevators and elevator shafts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Because of these potential exposures, the employee is required to attend all related safety training sessions and follow/comply with all appropriate safety guidelines.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Choose Duke.
Bring your expertise to work that matters—apply today!
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $26.52 to USD $44.17. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Elevator Mechanic
Match your credentials to PERM wage levels
DOL assigns prevailing wage tiers to elevator mechanic roles based on experience and supervisory duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which level matches your background before applying, so your offer letter aligns with what PERM requires.
Target union signatory contractors first
IBEW and NEIEP-affiliated contractors already operate within structured wage agreements that satisfy DOL prevailing wage requirements. These employers are familiar with multi-year sponsorship timelines and are less likely to withdraw a petition mid-process.
Verify your apprenticeship credits transfer correctly
Foreign apprenticeship hours don't automatically satisfy state licensing boards or USCIS experience requirements. Get a credential evaluation that maps your completed hours to U.S. Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee standards before an employer files your labor certification.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country of birth and category, you can file the I-140 and I-485 simultaneously, cutting months off your wait. Confirm your employer's attorney knows whether concurrent filing applies to your situation at the offer stage.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by elevator mechanic roles where employers have active PERM and I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you spend time applying to contractors already committed to permanent sponsorship, not those unfamiliar with the process.
Secure your state license before PERM is filed
Most states require a journeyman or mechanic license as a minimum job requirement. If your employer lists licensure as a requirement in the PERM job description, you must already hold it. Unlicensed candidates risk the labor certification being denied or requiring a restart.
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Find Elevator Mechanic JobsElevator Mechanic Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an elevator mechanic role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most elevator mechanic positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a multi-year apprenticeship rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if you hold an advanced degree and the employer structures the position to require one, but that's uncommon for field mechanic roles. Your employer's attorney will determine the correct category based on the job description and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for elevator mechanics?
H-1B requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which elevator mechanic roles rarely satisfy, so most workers in this trade cannot use that visa. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
The employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices meeting DOL requirements. The employer then files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Only after PERM is certified can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find elevator mechanic employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Search for employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history in this trade. Migrate Mate lets you filter elevator mechanic job listings by employers with active sponsorship records, so you can focus on contractors who already understand the process and are willing to commit to the multi-year timeline permanent sponsorship requires.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupation once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Elevator mechanic roles are classified under a specific O*NET occupation code, so a new employer's position must fall within the same occupational category to preserve your priority date and I-140 approval.
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