Lift Service Technician (Electrician)

Kone México; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

2 RDOs per month

Training & safety focus

Job summary

KONE in Darwin, NT is seeking a Lift Service Technician (Electrician) to service Darwin and surrounding regions. You will diagnose, repair and maintain KONE equipment, ensuring fast, reliable, high‑quality service while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates have lift/escalator experience, a current Australian Electrical Licence and NT licence eligibility, and a driver’s licence. The role offers remote travel opportunities and a focus on safety and quality with strong customer service

Qualifications

• Experience working with lift and escalator systems is essential.
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• Knowledge of control and drive systems is advantageous.
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• Must hold Australian Electrical Licence and be eligible for a Northern Territory licence; trade certificate preferred.
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• Able to manage critical breakdowns and stakeholder expectations.
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• Full driver licence required; willingness to travel.
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• Strong communication and teamwork skills; safety-focused and customer-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns on escalators and elevators
• Maintain and repair equipment
• Carry out major repairs including machine replacements, rope/belt replacements, and handrails
• Travel to remote sites within the region as needed
• Adhere to KONE policies on health, safety and quality
• Build and maintain relationships with customers in the region
• Be available for after-hours call roster

Skills

Lift/Escalator exp

Control & drive systems

Electrical licence Australia

NT licence eligibility

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Customer service oriented

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

Electrical Licence Australia

NT licence eligibility

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

Great benefits - 2 RDO’s per month, competitive base wage, overtime available

Work with industry - leading products and technology

Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

At KONE, we bring buildings to life. Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world – keep people moving no matter what. Our work will take you in different directions. We are seeking a Lift Service Technician (Electrician) to join our high-performing Service team in Darwin, NT. In this role, you will service Darwin and the surrounding regions, taking responsibility for the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of KONE equipment. Your focus will be on ensuring our customers receive fast, reliable, and high-quality service while helping to keep their equipment operating safely and efficiently.

What will you be doing?

• Attending breakdowns on Escalators and Elevators
• Attending to maintenance activities and repairs
• Working on major repairs on elevators and escalators including machine replacements, hoist rope or belt replacements, handrails and drive units
• Some remote travel might be required during the year to service and repair customer equipment – places include but not limited to Alice Springs, Gove, Katherine, Tennant Creek & Yulara
• Carrying out all activities in accordance with KONE policies and procedures including health, quality and safety standards
• Working to actively maintain customer relationships in the local region
• Availability to be on an after-hours call roster

What are we looking for?

• Lift and Escalator industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of control and drive systems an advantage
• Current Electrical Licence in Australia and must be able to obtain a Northern Territory licence along with a trade Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Other trade qualifications is an advantage
• Experiencing managing critical breakdowns and key stakeholder’s expectations
• Full driver licence is required
• Motivated and self- starter who can manage workload and competing priorities
• Commitment to working safely with a strong focus on quality
• A customer service mindset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Any other duties reasonably required by management

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise. Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills. Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation. Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work. A job at KONE is the start of an experience like no other. You’ll find a bunch of passionate “lifties”, and maybe even become one yourself!

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.

Keskitymme KONEella luomaan innovatiivista ja yhteistyöhön perustuvaa työskentelykulttuuria, jossa jokaisen panosta arvostetaan. Työntekijöiden sitoutuminen on meille avainasemassa, ja rohkaisemme jokaista osallistumaan ja jakamaan tietoa ja ideoita. Yritysvastuu on oleellinen osa yrityskulttuuriamme ja päivittäisiä toimiamme. Noudatamme eettisiä liiketoimintamenettelyitä ja pyrimme kehittämään yhdessä tekemisen kulttuuria, jossa työntekijät luottavat toisiinsa ja kunnioittavat toisiaan ja jossa hyvät suoritukset huomioidaan. Erinomaisena työpaikkana olemme ylpeitä voidessamme tarjota erilaisia kokemuksia ja mahdollisuuksia, joiden avulla saavutat ura- ja henkilökohtaiset tavoitteesi ja voit elää terveellisesti ja tasapainoisesti. Lue lisää https://www.kone.fi/tietoa-meista/KONE-uralle/avoimet-tyopaikat/ KONEen tarkoituksena on muokata kaupunkien tulevaisuutta. Maailmanlaajuisena hissi- ja liukuporrasalan johtajana kuljetamme kaksi miljardia ihmistä päivittäin ja teemme hänen matkoistaan turvallisia, sujuvia ja luotettavia älykkään ja kestävän People Flow® -ratkaisun avulla. Vuonna 2025 KONEen liikevaihto oli 11,2 miljardia euroa ja työllisti vuoden lopussa yli 60 000 työntekijää lähes 70 maassa. KONEen B-sarjan osakkeet on listattu Nasdaq Helsinkiin.