Lift Service Technician (Electrician)

201 Kone Elevators Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Leading products

Global organisation

Job summary

KONE in Darwin, NT is seeking a Lift Service Technician (Electrician) to join our Service team. You will diagnose, repair and maintain escalators and elevators across Darwin and nearby regions, ensuring safety and reliability for customers.

Ideal candidates will hold an Electrical Licence for Australia, be eligible for NT licensing, and have trade qualifications. A strong customer service mindset and teamwork are essential, with after-hours roster participation expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in lift/escalator industry preferred.
• Electrical licence (Australia) with ability to obtain NT licence.
• Trade certificate III in Electrotechnology.
• Experience handling breakdowns and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Full driver's licence required.
• Motivated, able to manage workload and priorities.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns on escalators and elevators.
• Perform maintenance activities and repairs.
• Carry out major repairs including machine replacements, hoist rope/belt replacements, handrails and drive units.
• Possible remote travel to service equipment (Alice Springs, Gove, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Yulara).
• Comply with KONE health, quality and safety standards.
• Maintain customer relationships in the local region.
• Be available for after-hours call roster.

Skills

Lift/Escalator exp

Control & drive systems

Electrical licence (Australia)

Trade qualifications

Breakdowns & stakeholder mgmt

Driver licence

Self-motivated & prioritisation

Safety & quality focus

Customer service mindset

Communication & teamwork

Other duties as required

Education

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.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html