District Field Trainer - Central West

KONE, Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

401K match

Well-being program

Medical insurance

Job summary

KONE is seeking a District Field Trainer for the Central West region, covering Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Albuquerque. You will lead installation method training, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safety and quality across projects.

Candidates bring 5+ years in elevator/escalator industry or frontline operations management, with strong leadership, coaching, and travel readiness. This role requires up to 75% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in elevator/escalator industry or frontline operations management.
• Experience in management, coaching, and training.
• Experience with installation methods and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level field training for development projects.
• Support rollout of initiatives and ensure safety, quality and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and provide feedback to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/technical field

Job description

Costa Mesa CA

Albuquerque NM

Salt Lake City, UT

Phoenix AZ

Denver District Office

Full time

R0660323

Job Title: District Field Trainer - Central West

Company Overview

Founded in 1910, KONE (https://www.kone.com/en/) 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 (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/) leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/companies/kone/?sh=3dd0aa0b7d27), Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Job Overview

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our District Field Trainer for KONE Americas in KONE Central West Region?

• Do you enjoy leading and coordinating installation methods and process training?




• Does providing structured feedback to Installation Innovation & Enablement leadership on required improvements motivate you?




• Do you thrive in areas where you drive cross-functional collaboration with multiple different teams within a company?




• Do you have Working knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, and general financial/accounting principles?




• Do you demonstrate a passion for Strong leadership, change sponsorship, coaching, and team building capabilities?




• Are you an Effective communicator with strong presentation, persuasion, and technical interpretation skills?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Location of position: Central West (Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Albuquerque)

Job Duties

As our District Field Trainer, you will successfully Provide high-level field training and guidance to support the rollout of development projects, initiatives, and critical strategies, strengthening field capabilities across the organization. You’ll ensure field crews deliver installation and modernization projects safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with procedures, codes, and quality standards while resolving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement.

You will bring 5+ years of progressive and successful industry experience with progressive experience in management, coaching, and training to KONE [ Frontline labor operations management / IUEC field foreman or installation experience preferred]. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree, or 5 years of elevator-escalator industry experience plus additional experience in frontline operations management or IUEC field foreman installation experience.

Other Hiring requirements

• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, projects, and resources to achieve outcomes.




• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 75% or more, domestic and occasionally international).

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation:

• We value your authentic self.




• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.




• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation




• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary




• Flexible work schedule




• Opportunities to learn and grow




• 401K Employer Match




• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution




• Well-being Program




• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance




• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth




• Health Savings Account (HSA)




• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)




• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)




• Family & Medical Leave




• Parental Leave




• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner




• Paid Time Off & Holidays




• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance




• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance




• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability




• Buy-Up Long-term Disability




• Critical Illness Insurance




• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance




• Identity Theft Protection




• Legal Insurance




• KONE Credit Union




• Tuition Reimbursement




• Commuter Benefits

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role in Denver, CO location is $135,500 – $177,870. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:

• $126,600 – $166,215




• $126,600 – $166,215




• $126,600 – $166,615




• $120,300 – $157,920

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.