Elevator Mechanic Trainee

Elevator Services Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevator Services Group is seeking an Elevator Mechanic Apprentice in Chicago. This full-time role offers hands-on training under licensed mechanics, with a starting pay of $25 to $28 per hour. Successful candidates will assist in installation and service, gaining qualifications for a rewarding career in the elevator industry.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have valid drivers’ license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to work long hours and hard physical work required.
• Knowledgeable in proper use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed elevator mechanic with installations and services.
• Learn to assemble, install, repair, and service elevator equipment.

Skills

Electrical skills

Schematic reading

Customer orientation

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are a professional recruiting and staffing firm, and we specialize in placing candidates for exciting career opportunities in the elevator industry. It is very difficult to get into this field!

These positions will be on a CONTRACT TO HIRE assignment basis for the first 90 days.

After a successful 90-day training period, you will be hired directly by our client and enjoy a very rewarding career in the elevator industry as a Level I Elevator Maintenance Mechanic. Our clients will help provide you with the on-the-job training so you can gain the required minimum work hours to become a State licensed elevator mechanic. Once you are licensed the average hourly pay is $40-$50 per hour.

In this role you will assist the lead mechanic while learning the essential skills necessary for you to become a licensed and/or certified elevator mechanic. Our client offers paid on the job training, continuing education assistance, and excellent benefits.

Elevator Mechanic Apprentice $25-$28 per hour depending on experience! Candidates with 1-4 years of elevator industry experience may qualify for a higher starting pay rate.

As an elevator mechanic, Apprentice/helper, you will assist a licensed elevator mechanic with all aspects of the job including installation and service of the elevators. You will learn how to assemble, install, repair, and service elevator equipment.

· High school diploma or GED

· Electrical skills and schematic reading a plus

· Must be willing to work long hours if needed

· Must be capable of lifting 50lbs or more and hard physical work

· Must be knowledgeable and experienced in proper use of hand tools

· Must have valid drivers’ license plus clean driving record and pass pre-employment screenings.

Desired Characteristics:

Customer oriented and self-starter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits after you are hired by our client:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)
• Low voltage: 1 year (Preferred)
• maintenance and repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Service, Repair or Install: 1 year (Preferred)