Modernization Apprentice

Elevated.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Health Insurance for single cover

401(k) match towards your retirement

Top Pay in the industry

Advancement Opportunities through our

Job summary

Oracle Elevator is hiring an on-site Elevator Technician in Louisville to support complete modernization and repair work on hydraulic and traction elevators, including controllers, doors, hoists, wiring, and related components.

You will participate in inspections, safety testing, and equipment assessments to ensure compliant operation and safe performance, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Elevator Technician or Elevator Mechanic license preferred.
• Experience with hand and electrical tools used in elevator work.
• Ability to read electrical readings and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete modernizations and repairs of elevators in a professional manner.
• Conduct repairs, modernizations and inspections to ensure safe operation and OSHA compliance.
• Perform annual tests to verify safety devices during final inspections.
• Assess equipment for suitability of current and proposed modifications.
• Handle related duties as needed; on-call as required.

Skills

Electrical Tools Expert

Hand Tools Expert

Hoisting and rigging equipment Expert

iOS Expert

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License, preferred

Job description

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• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Louisville, KY 40213, USA

• On-site
• Modernization Service
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MODER002161

Description

Company Overview

Oracle Elevator is the fastest growing independent elevator services provider in the nation.

Job Summary

Assist in complete modernizations and repairs for hydraulic and traction elevators that include installing microprocessor controllers, door equipment, pumping units, hoist machines, wiring and connections, fixtures, hoist ropes, packings, etc.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Successfully complete modernizations and repairs in a professional and profitable manner.
• Conducts repair. Modernizations and inspections of elevators, and related devices to ensure their effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Performs annual tests to ensure the proper operation of safety devices during final inspections
• Assists in determining the suitability of present elevator equipment, proposed modifications and new equipment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Elevator Technician degree or Elevator Mechanic License, preferred
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand and electrical tools such as grinders, drill motors and coring machines.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical reading and testing equipment, hoisting and rigging equipment, chain tackles, etc.

Physical Requirements- must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, climb ladders, and walk beams. Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds and be able to raise and carry with assistance items weighing 200 pounds. Must be able to work from high ladders and scaffolding. Must be able to work safely in close proximity to moving and working equipment. Must be available to work on an on-call basis in cases of emergency.

Work Environment- may work in dusty and dirty places such as elevator shafts, and pits or other mechanical spaces where temperatures may exceed 100 and equipment may be oily and greasy.

Benefits and Perks

• Free Health Insurance for single coverage
• 401(k) match towards your retirement account
• Top Pay in the industry
• Advancement Opportunities through our CET training program

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Electrical Tools Expert
• Hand Tools Expert
• Hoisting and rigging equipment Expert
• iOS Expert

Preferred

• Collections Expert
• Computer/Technical Literacy Expert
• Electrical Reading and Testing Equipment Expert
• Expert
• Mechanical Expert
• Managing Multiple Projects Expert
• OSHA Knowledge Expert
• Expert
• Expert

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