Elevator Service Mechanic - San Antonio TX Area

KONE; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is hiring an Elevator Service Mechanic for a local base route in San Antonio, TX. The role includes troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining elevators and escalators with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

This evergreen requisition reviews applications as they come in and aligns next steps with the collective bargaining agreement. Join a global leader committed to safety, reliability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Speak and write clearly for internal and external communications.
• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention to intermittently wire, install, maintain and update elevator equipment.
• Field-based role with exposure to non-controlled climate conditions.
• Manual dexterity and use of hand and power tools; able to operate an automobile.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, problem-solve and collaborate with subcontractors, general contractors, and consultants alike.
• Help adhere to the agreed schedule of the projects you will be working on and report back all progress to the supervisor.
• Support site safety in accordance with standard practice/policy.
• Use knowledge gained on the job and outside to interpret technical documents while also working in a fast-paced environment.
• Troubleshoot problems with major elevator components including rails, pits, hoist-way equipment, car and counterweight assemblies and machine room equipment.
• Wire and install smaller elevator components including roller guides, door track and linkages, hall buttons and lanterns, requiring color perception to distinguish color-coded wiring components.
• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner in accordance with safety standards and policies to protect the health and welfare of self and others.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Founded in 1910, KONE 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 leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Are you ready to make your next career move tojoin our team as our Elevator Service Mechanic with a local base route in San Antonio, TX? Do you have a background or interest in the service business? Are you passionate about safety on work sites? Does troubleshooting and repairing elevators and escalators motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you provide excellent customer service communication? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! This posting is considered an evergreen requisition - the hiring team will review applications as they come in and will reach out accordingly based on current / future openings to discuss appropriate next steps in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement .

Responsibilities

• Analyze, problem-solve and collaborate with subcontractors, general contractors, and consultants alike.
• Help adhere to the agreed schedule of the projects you will be working on and report back all progress to the supervisor.
• Support site safety in accordance with standard practice/policy.
• Use knowledge gained on the job and outside to interpret technical documents while also working in a fast-paced environment.
• Troubleshoot problems with major elevator components including rails, pits, hoist-way equipment, car and counterweight assemblies and machine room equipment.
• Wire and install smaller elevator components including roller guides, door track and linkages, hall buttons and lanterns, requiring color perception to distinguish color-coded wiring components.
• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner in accordance with safety standards and policies to protect the health and welfare of self and others.

Requirements

• Speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal and external communications.
• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention to intermittently wire, install, maintain and update elevator equipment.
• Physical – Requires walking/standing approximately 80%, sitting approximately 20% and lifting up to 100 lbs approximately 50% of the time; involves repetitive stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 70% of the time.
• Environmental – Requires the ability to perform essential job functions in a field setting with exposure to non-controlled climate conditions.
• Manual Dexterity – Requires the use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information; requires capability to operate an automobile.

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:

• Eligible for Membership in the International Union of Elevator Constructors
• Wages, benefits and working conditions as defined by applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Annual Base Pay Range: The Mechanic hourly wage rate is $53.40 since January 1, 2026.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/

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.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

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.