Service Technician

Residential Elevators, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Residential Elevators, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician in the New York area to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on residential elevator systems.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, ability to read schematics, and experience in industrial maintenance. You will travel to client sites, diagnose issues, and ensure safe, reliable operation while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical skills and ability to read schematics.
• Experience in industrial mechanic or maintenance roles.
• Strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain machinery.
• Willing to work long hours and travel occasionally.
• Comfortable with heights, ladders, and lifting 50 lbs+.
• Must have valid drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on elevator systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Utilize schematics to diagnose problems and implement solutions.
• Conduct field service visits at client locations.
• Maintain accurate records of service visits and repairs.
• Provide excellent customer service during interactions.

Skills

Electrical skills

Schematic reading

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Valid driver’s license

Lifting 50 lbs+

Work at heights

Confined spaces

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Ready to Build Your Career from the Ground Up — Right Here in the Long Island, NY area?

Do you enjoy working with your hands, have a passion for mechanical or electrical work, and want a career with real growth potential? Join Residential Elevators as a Service Technician.

About Residential Elevators:

Founded in 1996, Residential Elevators is the fastest-growing home elevator company in the U.S. With over 200 employees and operations in more than 15 states, we manufacture, install, and service custom residential elevators made in the USA.

We’re known for quality, safety, and building career paths - not just jobs.

Job description:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Service Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service while performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and inspections on elevator systems and related mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in industrial mechanics, electrical systems, and equipment maintenance, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

Duties:

• Perform routine maintenance on industrial machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues
• Utilize schematics to diagnose and resolve electrical problems
• Conduct field service visits to client locations
• Maintain accurate records of service visits and repairs
• Provide excellent customer service during all interaction

Requirements

You must:

• Have a High school diploma or GED
• Electrical skills and schematic reading
• Experience in industrial mechanic or maintenance roles
• Strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain machinery
• Must be willing to work long hours if needed
• Occasional overnight travel
• Must be comfortable with heights and working on ladders
• Must be capable of lifting 50lbs or more and hard physical work
• Must be able to work in confined spaces (attics)
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in proper use of hand tools
• Must have valid drivers’ license

Bonus if you have:

• Prior experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or elevator industries
• Military background — veterans encouraged to apply!
• A customer-first attitude and willingness to learn