Elevator Apprentice Technician - Houston

Hoist & Crane Service Group Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training for all employees

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Disability insurance

401K

Annual incentive bonus for mechanics

Company trucks

Job summary

Hoist & Crane Service Group Inc. is seeking an Elevator Apprentice to assist Elevator Technicians with service, maintenance, and installation tasks for elevators, VRCs, and rack-and-pinion systems.

The role may involve leading tasks and requires adherence to safety guidelines and the ability to work at height. The ideal candidate has basic electrical experience, strong communication skills, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible to get a TWIC card.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to gain technical knowledge and skills.
• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Computer proficient.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Must be able to pass Drug/alcohol screening and background check.
• Proven ability to communicate written /verbal.
• Knowledge of tools/craft.

Responsibilities

• Onsite representation of the company in an expert and professional manner.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in Electrical/Mechanical/Structural /Application/Estimation.
• Demonstrate the desire to make decisions in the best interest of company.
• Demonstrate the desire to work as a team member at any level required to complete job.
• Assist the company in maintaining proper appearance, conduct, productivity.
• Acquire and maintain tooling needed to perform previous listed technical requirements in a superlative manner.
• Demonstrate the desire to work in a safety and healthy manner.

Skills

TWIC card

Follow directions

Technical knowledge

Hand tools

Teamwork

Communication

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Dependable

Organizational skills

Tools

Tooling

Job description

Position Overview

Elevator Apprentice assist the Elevator Technicians as directed on all job functions related to the service of all types of elevators, VRCs, and Rack and Pinions. Elevator Apprentices may be required to work independently and/or supervise others during specific tasks on a job as directed by the Elevator Technician based on demonstrated abilities. Elevator Apprentices are expected to follow all safety guidelines of HCSG and of the work site and always use safe work practices. Ideal candidates will have basic electrical experience and be able to work at high elevations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Onsite representation of the company in an expert and professional manner.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in Electrical/Mechanical/Structural /Application/Estimation.
• Demonstrate the desire to make decisions in the best interest of company.
• Demonstrate the desire to work as a team member at any level required to complete job.
• Assist the company in maintaining proper appearance, conduct, productivity.
• Acquire and maintain tooling needed to perform previous listed technical requirements in a superlative manner.
• Demonstrate the desire to work in a safety and healthy manner.

Benefits

• Training for all employees.
• Competitive wages.
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Long and short-term disability.
• 401K.
• Mechanics are also eligible for our annual Team Incentive Bonus.
• Tablets, cell phones, and company trucks available.

Required Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible to get a TWIC card.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to gain technical knowledge and skills.
• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Computer proficient.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Must be able to pass Drug/alcohol screening and background check.
• Proven ability to communicate written /verbal.
• Knowledge of tools/craft.
• Must be dependable.
• Organizational Skills.

Elevator Knowledge

• Elevator knowledge.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background (DISA) and submit to random and annual drug testing as required.