Elevator Control Service

🎉 Happy Retirement, John Mahoney! 🎉

After decades of dedicated service, our incredible elevator mechanic, John Mahoney, is officially taking his last ride! We recently celebrated his amazing career with a retirement luncheon, surrounded by the team that will miss his hard work, dependability, and top-tier elevator expertise every single day. 🛗🛠️

John isn't just a master of his craft; he is the definition of a reliable teammate. Now, he is stepping into a well-deserved new chapter. He and his wife are relocating to Western Pennsylvania to live in the cabin he built just for this purpose! 🪵🌲He’s looking forward to spending lots of quality time with his son, daughter, and grandkids. Enjoying the outdoors and doing more hunting, and plenty of relaxing and maybe a few home projects.

Thank you, John, for keeping us moving safely all these years. Your legacy of hard work will always remain part of our company framework. We wish you and your family the absolute best in your next chapter!

🥂✨Leave your well-wishes and favorite memories with John in the comments below! 👇

🏌️‍♂️ 2️⃣0️⃣Years and Counting: Mickey Steele Celebrity Golf Tournament 2026🏌️‍♀️

Last month, Elevator Control Service was back in action to support this great event! ⛳️ That makes it 1️⃣1️⃣ years of sponsorship. This year was one for the books! The weather was incredible. The energy was big. We had three groups playing again, but with much more success. The team of Matt Warfield, Matt Baldwin, Adam Backes and our newly discovered “ace in the hole”, Jatonne Trianna of Cushman & Wakefield, took 3rd place 🥉 on the Lakes Course!!! It was her first time playing at this event and she ROCKED IT! They lost count on how many “LET’S GOOOO!!!!” shouts there were. What a fun day on the course!
♠️❤️♣️♦️On top of that, several team members participated in the charity poker tournament the night before. John DePhillip, Jason Church, and Adam Backes each entered and grinded it out as long as they could. This year, Adam was able to make the final table and take 7️⃣th place overall! He even got the chance to play a few hands beside Washington Redskins legend, Mary Rypien. Mark once again showed he’s a man of the people chatting it up, playing alongside fellow poker players, and getting in on a few selfies.
really showed up at this year’s events which made it that much enjoyable and memorable. One for the books. Check out the photos, videos and highlights of the event below:

👏Thank you Mark Rypien, the Steele, Gough, and O’Farrell families, and to the organizers at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course and Fisherman’s Crab Deck for setting things up perfectly and making these events possible! Another thank you to all the vendors and other sponsors for their contributions. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Special Olympics of Maryland. Please let’s keep the goodwill going and donate to these or any other causes near and dear to you.

June is National Safety Month, and we are reinforcing our commitment to keeping everyone moving safely.

At Elevator Control Service, safety is not just a policy—it is our core value. Every day, we dedicate ourselves to protecting our employees, our clients, and the passengers who rely on our elevators.

Our Core Commitments:

🛗For Our Passengers: Delivering smooth, secure, and reliable rides through rigorous maintenance and inspections.
👥For Our Clients: Providing transparent communication, code-compliant equipment, and reliable emergency systems.
💼For Our Employees: Ensuring every team member returns home safely at the end of every shift.

Safety on the Job Site:

🦺Elevator installation and maintenance require precision, focus, and strict adherence to protocol. Job site safety is critical because a single oversight can put lives at risk. From proper lockout/tagout procedures to wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE), our technicians treat safety as their number one tool.

✅When we prioritize safety on the job site, we ensure a safer environment for the building staff and passengers who share our space.

Thank you to our dedicated team and valued partners for keeping safety in motion every single day!🙌

🦺Safety Is No Accident

Today marks a powerful intersection of remembrance and action for Elevator Control Service and the elevator industry as a whole. We are simultaneously observing Workers' Memorial Day and our National Stand-Down For Safety Day. As the IUEC holds its annual Global Safety Summit in Las Vegas this week, we ask for all to take a minute and pause work to honor all the fallen elevator constructors and to reinforce the safe practices that protect the ones still serving in the field.

🕯️️ Honoring the Past
▪️We remember our brothers and sisters who didn't return home.
▪️We honor the families whose lives were changed by workplace tragedies.
▪️We reflect on the ultimate goal: Get Home Safe.
🛡️ Protecting the Future
▪️Stand-Down for Safety: We take this time to review fall protection, equipment safety, and mental well-being.
▪️Psychosocial Safety: Recognizing that safety is about more than just hard hats—it’s about protecting the mind and heart.
▪️Union Strong: We leverage our collective voice to demand safer conditions and stronger enforcement of safety laws.

Please click the link below and take a moment to view the special safety messages presented this year by the IUEC General President and select signatory employers speaking on behalf of the collaborative efforts to cultivate, practice, and promote job-site safety and craftsmanship over speed, deadlines, and all else.

https://youtu.be/GyS8PwC7ugM?si=g_PnqmQOHo3n0GiS

🦺Prioritizing What Matters Most: Modernization Safety Meeting

At Elevator Control Service, safety isn't just a policy, it’s a commitment to our people. Last month, we held our first quarterly safety meeting with the Modernization Team to align our goals for the year ahead.

Key Takeaways:
🎦 Innovation: We are officially rolling out Samsara software across our entire fleet to enhance driver protection and road safety.
💡 Mindset: We were reminded that the most important reason for safety is waiting for us at home. We empower our team to make the right choices every single day.
🤝 Leadership: Great to have our Director of Modernization, Jason Church, reintroduce Matt Baldwin as one of our new Modernization Supervisors.

Rewarding Excellence:
👏Congratulations to Gerry Masri, Al Reeder, and Jordan Williams for winning our safety raffle! Their dedication to staying up to date on toolbox talks earned them their choice of Milwaukee tool bags and radios.

👥Safety is a shared responsibility, and we’re proud of the team for stepping up.

Procedures For Uncoiling And Unreeling Wire Rope. Improper Handling Is The Leading Cause Of Permanent Damage, Specifically Kinking, Which Ruins The Rope's Structural Integrity.

Correct Methods (Top Row)✅

From a Reel: The reel should be mounted on a horizontal shaft (supported by jacks or a stand) so that it can rotate freely. As the person walks away with the rope end, the reel spins, allowing the rope to pay off straight without any twisting.

From a Coil: The coil should be stood on its edge and rolled along the ground like a hoop. One person holds the end while another rolls the coil away. This allows the rope to uncoil naturally with its original "lay."

Incorrect Methods (Bottom Row)❌

From a Reel on its Side: Laying a reel flat on its fl**ge and pulling the rope off overhead is dangerous. This "throws off" turns, which induces a twist for every loop removed. These twists quickly turn into sharp spirals and kinks.

From a Coil Lying Flat: Similarly, pulling rope straight up from a coil lying on the floor puts a full twist into the rope for every loop pulled. This makes the rope unmanageable and causes "dog-legs" or permanent kinks that cannot be straightened.

Why It Matters

When a loop in a wire rope is pulled tight, it creates a kink. This causes a permanent set in the wires that "unbalances" the strands. Even if you try to hammer it straight, the wires in that section are weakened and will eventually fail under load.

Over 4 Decades of Uplifting Others ⬆️
This month we celebrated another legend in the elevator trade. After an incredible 45-year career, Billy Bradshaw is hanging up his tool belt.
After following in his father’s footsteps, we’re proud to say the legacy continues with his twin boys and stepson all currently carrying out the family tradition in the trade. He’s been a true asset to Elcon’s Modernization Department—skilled, reliable, hardworking and a true team player. 🛠️💪
His impact doesn’t stop at the job site; he’s still a dedicated teacher at Local 10, passing his decades of wisdom to the next generation of mechanics.
When he’s not coaching his grandkids on the sidelines or cheering them on from the stands, you’ll find him on his boat crabbing and fishing. 🦀🎣 Billy, we hope the waters are calm and the fish are biting! We wish you and your wife nothing but the best on your upcoming travels.
Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement! You’ve left a lasting mark on our company and this industry. We thank you! 🥂

Celebrating a Career That Reached New Heights ⛰️

They say every great ride must eventually come to a stop, and last week, our Modernization and Installation Director, Henry Bowling, reached his final floor with us 🅱️ After years of making sure everyone else got to where they needed to go, it's finally time for him to enjoy the view from the top. We’re so grateful for the years of dedication, precision, and leadership Henry brought to every project. While we’ll miss him in the office, we’re excited for him to trade blueprints for extended camping trips without Monday and the work week interfering. Plenty of time to relax by a warm fire with a nice glass of bourbon. 🏕️🥃 Based on the gifts, you’ll have plenty to choose from 🎁😉

Happy Retirement, Henry! 🎉Thank you for always ⬆️🛗

Please enjoy some pics from the party 📸