Elevator Installation - First Year Apprentice

Mckinley Equipment • Irvine, CA

326d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The position is for an entry-level role at McKinley Elevator Corp in Irvine, CA, focusing on the Vertical Transportation Industry. The job involves assisting lead installers in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of various types of accessibility equipment. The candidate will become familiar with blueprints, electrical wiring, testing equipment, and relevant industry codes and regulations. The role requires effective communication with customers and team members, maintaining tools, and demonstrating competence in the field.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Optional enrollment in the CAT Program (Certified Accessibility Technician)

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 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 ServiceMax (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

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Salary range of $23.00 - $25.00 hourly
• Travel percentage up to 25%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees