Service Technician/First Year Apprentice

McKinley Equipment; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley Equipment in Hayward, California, is seeking candidates to assist in the maintenance and repair of accessibility equipment. Candidates should be reliable, organized, and possess excellent communication skills.

The position requires a High School Degree or Equivalent and some mechanical or electrical experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, assisting technicians, and becoming familiar with tools and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the Vertical Transportation Industry.
• Assist lead technician in the maintaining, troubleshooting and repair of various types of accessibility equipment.
• Become familiar with blueprints to determine the layout of system components.
• Become familiar with testing installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
• Become familiar with basic electricity and electrical symbols and meanings.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Solid writing and grammar skills

Highly organized

Ability to work harmoniously with the public and co-workers

Ability to successfully prioritize and meet customer needs

Punctual and reliable

Computer skills and proficiency including Microsoft office

Knowledgeable in basic hand tool and power tool functions

Solid mechanical skills

Strong attention to details and accuracy

Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality

Excellent problem-solver

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent and Mechanical/Electrical experience

Job description

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid writing and grammar skills.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and meet customer needs.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Computer skills and proficiency including Microsoft office and other cloud based products.
• Knowledgeable in basic hand tool and power tool functions.
• Solid mechanical skills.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solver.
• High School Degree or Equivalent and Mechanical/Electrical experience.
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

This position services the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid writing and grammar skills.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and meet customer needs.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Computer skills and proficiency including Microsoft office and other cloud based products.
• Knowledgeable in basic hand tool and power tool functions.
• Solid mechanical skills.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solver.
• High School Degree or Equivalent and Mechanical/Electrical experience.
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the Vertical Transportation Industry.
• Assist lead technician in the maintaining, troubleshooting and repair of various types of accessibility equipment.
• Become familiar with blueprints to determine the layout of system components.
• Become familiar to connect electrical wiring to control panels and motors.
• Become familiar with testing installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
• Become familiar with the Vertical Transportation Industry.
• Become familiar with the organizations relevant to the Vertical Transportation Industry.
• Become familiar with National Applicable Codes and Regulations.
• Become familiar with Accessibility Industry terms.
• Become familiar with Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook.
• Become familiar with basic electricity and electrical symbols and meanings.
• Become familiar with electrical schematics.
• Become familiar with troubleshooting conveyance systems; including brakes, motors, switches, hydraulics and control systems.
• Become familiar with tools and equipment required to maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of accessibility equipment safely.
• Become familiar with site conditions and what is required to safely maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of accessibility equipment.
• Become familiar with all components of the conveyances to properly identify each piece and its use to properly maintain and repair the conveyance.
• Become familiar with all product service manuals.
• Become familiar with EMT bending.
• Become familiar with Soft Skills Training (critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication and resiliency).
• Become familiar with and read the service manual cover to cover prior to commencing any service.
• Optional enroll in the CAT Program (Certified Accessibility Technician) and progress through/complete Course 1
• Become familiar with iPhone and apps, iPad and processing work orders in ServiceMax (SMAX) including creating.
• Dash-1 work orders.
• Communicate well with Customers, Lead technician and dispatcher on a regular basis.
• Maintain tools necessary for this trade and become familiar with tools/parts inventory.
• Ability to follow direction as well as work independently.
• Demonstrate competence and proficiency in the field.
• Contribute to team effort by performing additional duties as requested.
• Demonstrate/show proof of competency of First Year Apprentice Skill Sets.