Diploma Trainee - Maintenance

Kone; Chennai District, Coimbatore District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 173,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Total rewards package

Learning & development programs

Job summary

KONE India is seeking a Hiring Trainee - Maintenance Technicians to perform service operations on elevators and escalators on site, following service contracts and KONE processes. The role requires a diploma/ITI background and a strong willingness to travel within the service area.

Diploma/ITI graduates with a keen interest in field service and customer handling will join a global leader offering a clear career path, learning opportunities, and a monthly gross package of 17k.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, EEE, or ECE streams.
• Strong interest in field service and maintenance operations.
• Good communication and customer handling skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned service area.
• Eagerness to learn and build a long-term career in elevators and escalators.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on elevators and escalators.
• Ensure equipment safety, reliability, and optimal performance during service visits.
• Attend service requests and breakdown calls within the assigned area.
• Maintain accurate service records and timely reporting of work.
• Build positive customer relationships through professional communication and quality service.
• Coordinate with supervisors for workload planning and technical support.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Customer handling

Eagerness to learn

Education

Diploma/ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, EEE or ECE

Job description

Hiring Trainee - Maintenance Technicians role is to perform all the service operations on site, according to the service contract requirements, the company policies and the KONE processes. In some area, mainly depending on the legislation, the work rules (if applicable)

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision to Deliver the best people flow experience. As a global leader, we provide elevators, escalators, automatic building doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Through more effective People Flow, we make peoples journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on elevators and escalators.
• Ensure equipment safety, reliability, and optimal performance during service visits.
• Attend breakdown calls and service requests within the assigned area.
• Maintain accurate service records and timely reporting of completed work.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships through professional communication and quality service.
• Identify service repair requirements and elevate site risks whenever necessary.
• Follow company safety guidelines, maintenance procedures, and quality standards.
• Manage tools, equipment, and spare parts responsibly.
• Coordinate with supervisors for workload planning, technical support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma graduates or ITI from Mechanical, Electrical, EEE, or ECE streams.
• Strong interest in field service and maintenance operations.
• Good communication and customer handling skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned service area.
• Eagerness to learn and build a long-term career in the elevator and escalator industry.

Diploma 2025 and 2026 passed-out and the salary package is 17k Gross (per month).

What do we offer?

• Career progression opportunities within a global organization.
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.