Modernization Mechanic

KONE•Miramar, FL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1910 , KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world's cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes , Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Modernization Mechanic based out of our Greater Miami territory? Do you have a background or interest in the modernization business? Are you passionate about safety on work sites? Does troubleshooting and repairing elevators and escalators through a modernization lens motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you provide excellent customer service communication? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! This posting is considered an evergreen requisition - the hiring team will review applications as they come in and will reach out accordingly based on current / future openings to discuss appropriate next steps in accordance with the local union. As our Modernization Mechanic , you will successfully analyze, problem-solve and collaborate with subcontractors, general contractors, and consultants alike. You will help adhere to the agreed modernization timeline of the project you will be working on and report back all progress to the supervisor. Your appetite to support site safety in accordance with standard practice/policy will be your utmost priority as looking out for yourself and others is engrained in our culture. You will use the knowledge gained both on the job and outside to interpret technical documents while also working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must have valid Certificate of Competency
Speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal and external communications
Requires a high degree of concentration and attention to intermittently wire, install, maintain and update elevator equipment
Physical - Requires walking/standing approximately 80%, sitting approximately 20% and lifting up to 100 lbs. Approximately 50% of the time; involves repetitive stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 70% of the time; involves travel up to 95% of the time.
Environmental - Requires the ability of performing essential job functions in field setting with exposure to non-controlled climate conditions.
Manual Dexterity - Requires the use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information; requires capability to operate an automobile.

Responsibilities

All aspects of Elevator modernization which includes manually assembling and installation of elevator equipment, such as major elevator components including rails, pits and hoist-way equipment, car and counterweight assemblies and machine room equipment.
Responsible for manually wiring and installing smaller elevator components including roller guides, door track and linkages and hall buttons and lanterns, which requires color perception to distinguish color- coded wiring components.
Ensures that all work is performed in a safe manner in accordance with safety standards and policies to protect the health and welfare of self and others.

Benefits

Eligible for Membership in the International Union of Elevator Constructors
Working conditions as per the Collective Agreement signed between the International Union of Elevator Constructors and the National Elevator and Escalator Association

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