Elevator Installation - Apprentice

Job Details

Level:
Entry

Job Location:
Irvine/CA - McKinley Elevator Corp - Irvine, CA

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level:
High School

Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift:
Any

Job Category:
Construction

Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with the Vertical Transportation Industry
• Assist lead installer in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of various types of accessibility equipment
• Become familiar with blueprints to determine the layout of system components
• Become familiar with assembling elevator cars and components
• Become familiar with connecting electrical wiring to control panels and motors
• Become familiar with testing newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications
• Become familiar with the organizations relevant to the Vertical Transportation Industry
• Become familiar with National Applicable Codes and Regulations
• Become familiar with Accessibility Industry terms
• Become familiar with types of accessibility and residential equipment
• Become familiar with Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook
• Become familiar with basic electricity and electrical symbols and meanings
• Become familiar with electrical schematics
• Become familiar with troubleshooting conveyance systems; including brakes, motors, switches, hydraulics, and control systems
• Become familiar with tools and equipment required to complete the installation safely
• Become familiar with site conditions and what is required to complete the installation
• Become familiar with all components of the conveyances to properly identify each piece and its use to properly assemble the conveyance
• Become familiar with all product installation manuals
• Become familiar with hydraulic pipe fitting and bending
• Become familiar with EMT bending
• Become familiar with Soft Skills Training (critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and resiliency)
• Become familiar with and read the installation manual cover to cover prior to commencing any installation
• Become familiar with iPhone and apps, iPad, and processing work orders in Service Max (SMAX) including creating Dash-1 work orders
• Optional enroll in the CAT Program (Certified Accessibility Technician) and progress through/complete Course 1
• Communicate well with Customers, Lead Installer, and dispatcher
• Maintain tools necessary for this trade and become familiar with parts/tools inventory
• Ability to follow direction as well as work independently
• Demonstrate competence and proficiency in the field
• Contribute to team effort by performing additional duties as requested
• Demonstrate/show proof of competency of First Year Apprentice Skillsets

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid writing and grammar skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public and co-workers
• Ability to successfully prioritize and meet customer needs
• Punctual and reliable
• Computer skills and proficiency including Microsoft office and other cloud-based products
• Knowledgeable in basic hand tool and power tool functions
• Solid mechanical skills
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
• Excellent problem-solver
• High School Degree or Equivalent and Mechanical/Electrical experience
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and a clean driving record

• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Frequent customer interaction, must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with others
• Must be able to see well enough to drive, read electronic screens and electrical schematics and service/operation manuals
• Ability to hear, smell, and touch
• Grasping/Feeling: must be able to write, type, and use hand and power tools
• Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly, and accurately
• Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense, understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions; able to deal logically with problems & people
• Physically fit for lifting and moving equipment (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to stand and work on a ladder
• Ability to be led, ability to follow instructions, make suggestions and are willing to learn
• Ability to push, pull and perform…