Virgin Islands Elevator Technician

Job description

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!  

We are looking for a Technician in the US Virgin Islands who would be responsible for assisting in the installation, maintenance and repair of the passenger and freight elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and moving sidewalks.

Essential Functions:

1. Manually loads, unloads and moves materials, equipment and tools from vehicles to work areas. Requires lifting parts weighing up to 100 lbs.

2. Manually cleans elevator car tops, machine rooms, pits, rails and hoistways within non-controlled climate field setting.

3. Manually paints machine rooms and pit.

4. Uses periods of high concentration and knowledge of elevator systems to assist mechanic in electrical and mechanical installation, repair or service operations. Requires following written or oral directions of mechanic and/or field superintendent. Requires color perception to distinguish color-coded wiring components.

5. Maintains elevator lighting fixtures.

6. Visually and audibly monitors equipment operation to determine faulty functioning. Requires ability to withstand heights and cramped working conditions.

Education:

- Knowledge ordinarily acquired through High School or equivalent experience (*High School diploma or GED required).

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Behaviors:

1. The ability to understand general arithmetic.

2. The ability to speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations.

3. The ability to understand verbal or written instructions.

4. Successful completion of all required NEIEP courses.

5. The ability to learn, practice, and adhere to safety standards.

6. The ability to maintain normal attention spans, with intermittent periods of high concentration, to assist the mechanic in electrical and mechanical installation, repair or service operations approximately 70% of the time.

7. The ability to perform administrative duties such as data gathering and submitting written reports.

8. The ability to walk or stand approximately 90% and to sit approximately 10% of the time on the job.

9. The ability to lift up to 100lbs approximately 75% of the time.

10. The ability to perform repetitive stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 70% of the time.

11. The ability and willingness to travel up to 95% of the time.

12. The ability to perform essential job functions in field setting with exposure to non-controlled climate conditions.

13. The ability and willingness to withstand heights and work in cramped working conditions.

14. The ability to use hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting.

15. The ability to use hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information.

16. The ability to communicate verbally.

17. The ability to observe essential functions for satisfactory job performance.

18. The ability to perceive color to distinguish color coded wiring components.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Chez KONE, nous nous attachons à créer une culture de travail innovante et collaborative, dans laquelle nous valorisons la contribution de chaque individu. L’engagement de chacun de nos salariés est au cœur de notre démarche collaborative et nous encourageons la participation de chacun ainsi que le partage d’informations et d’idées. Nous nous engageons au quotidien dans une démarche durable et responsable, s’appuyant sur des pratiques commerciales éthiques. Nous développons une culture basée sur la confiance, le respect et le travail en équipe ainsi que sur la reconnaissance de la performance individuelle. Rejoindre KONE, c’est rejoindre une entreprise ou il fait bon vivre, respectueuse de la qualité de vie de chacun de ses collaborateurs. Nous sommes fiers de proposer des parcours de carrières riches en expériences et opportunités qui vous aideront à atteindre vos objectifs professionnels et personnels.

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