Elevator Mechanic Apprentice

Executive Elevator, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A specialized elevator service company in Louisville, KY, is seeking an Apprentice Mechanic to assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of custom elevator systems. Candidates should have 2+ years of real-world trade experience, the ability to lift over 50 lbs, and the willingness to work in challenging environments. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Join a dynamic team eager to invest in your career as a licensed elevator mechanic.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of trade experience in mechanical, electrical, construction, or industrial environments.
• Must be comfortable with heights and capable of climbing 40-foot ladders.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of custom elevator systems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical issues under guidance.
• Stay productive during wait times for callbacks or parts.

Skills

Real-world trade experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to retain complex information

Physical strength (lift 50+ lbs)

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Vocational school or trade program completion

Tools

Blueprints reading

Electrical systems understanding

Job description

Company Overview

This Isn’t Just a Job — It’s a Path to a Licensed Trade Career. At Executive Elevator, we don’t hire “helpers.” We invest in people who want to become licensed elevator mechanics— individuals who are smart, dependable, mechanically skilled, and hungry to learn. You'll work alongside some of the best in the business and earn while you learn a career most people don’t even know exists. If you're serious about developing a high-level trade skill — and can prove you're not afraid of tough work — keep reading.

Important

• This role is based in Louisville, KY. Candidates must already live within commuting distance.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Please do not apply if

• You’ve only worked in retail, fast food, non-technical or warehouse box-shifting.
• You don’t have real hands-on trade experience.
• You’re not ready to work hard, stay late, or learn constantly.
• You cannot travel overnight — out-of-town work is common in our industry.
• If you have previously applied at Executive Elevator.
• YOU LIVE IN ANOTHER STATE BESIDES KENTUCKY OR INDIANA.

Elevator Mechanic Apprentice Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of custom elevator systems.
• Train hands‑on in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams (or learn to — quickly).
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical issues under guidance.
• Stay productive while waiting on callbacks, parts, or instructions.
• Think critically, act safely, and take ownership of problems until resolved.

Elevator Mechanic Apprentice Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves)

• 2+ years of real-world trade experience — in mechanical, electrical, construction, or industrial environments.
• Not afraid of heights — you'll be climbing 40-foot ladders, working on scaffolding, rooftops, and elevator shafts.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in tight mechanical spaces.
• Understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting, and safety.
• Ability to retain complex information and apply it under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a refusal to give up.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Must have a clean driving record (for company vehicle eligibility).
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to perform significant automotive work.

Elevator Mechanic Apprentice Bonus If You Have

• Vocational school or trade program completion.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial control systems.
• Military mechanical or technical training.
• Prior work reading blueprints or wiring schematics.

If you are eager to kickstart your career in mechanics and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, apply today to join Executive Elevator as an Apprentice Mechanic!

Job Type

Full-time.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.

Application Question(s)

• Do you perform your own vehicle maintenance or repairs (beyond oil changes)?
• Describe the most complex mechanical or electrical system you’ve worked on. What was your role?
• This position often requires long days, overtime, and overnight travel. Are you fully willing and able to commit to that schedule?
• Have you ever worked in a role that required problem-solving under pressure or in challenging environments (heights, confined spaces, or outdoor conditions)?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (required for company vehicle eligibility)?
• Are you willing to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, and drug screening?
• What most interests you about becoming a licensed elevator mechanic?

Work Location

On the road. You must currently live within reasonable commuting distance of Louisville, KY. This position does not offer relocation assistance.