Elevator Installation - Apprentice

Position: Elevator Installation - First Year Apprentice
Responsibilities:

Become familiar with the Vertical Transportation Industry Assist lead installer in the installation, trouble shooting and repair of various types of accessibility equipment

Become familiar with blueprints to determine the layout of system components

Become familiar to assemble elevator cars and components

Become familiar to connect 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

Physical Requirements:

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 ladder

Ability to be led, ability to follow instructions, make suggestions and are willing to learn

Ability to push, pull and perform overhead work Ability to work with various hand and power tools

Finger Dexterity – use of finger/fine manipulation. The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

Arm-Hand Steadiness –…