Lift Mechanic

Otis; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator and escalator service company in Durban is seeking a field service technician. Responsibilities include maintenance and repairs on elevators and escalators, as well as reporting. Ideal candidates should have mechanic experience and knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulics. This full-time role offers a chance to become part of an innovative, global team committed to safety and quality.

Benefits

Employee Scholar Program

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanics and automotive repair.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulics.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service customers and units (elevators and escalators) as per planned maintenance.
• Perform repairs to prevent breakdowns and provide standby coverage.
• Prepare reports and timesheets as required.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Diesel Engine Repair

Mechanical Knowledge

Air Brake

Alignment

Automotive Diagnostics

Automotive Repair

Maintenance

Welding

Hydraulics

Equipment Repair

Leadership Experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Salisbury Road, Durban, South Africa

Our field team services customers and units (elevators and escalators) as per planned maintenance, performing timeous repairs to prevent breakdowns, and providing call-backs with standby coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The role involves promoting S and T sales in the area and executing T service work. You will prepare reports and timesheets as required and ensure safe-keeping of company tools and equipment. This position is described as an apprentice on site.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide. Our industry’s largest service portfolio reflects our commitment to safety, ethics, quality and innovation. We are a diverse global team with a proven legacy of innovation that underpins a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You belong to a diverse, trusted and caring community where your contributions and the skills you gain while working alongside the best and brightest keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field Engineering and Major Projects. Our Employee Scholar Program sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today our focus is on people, and as a global people-powered company we put passengers, customers and colleagues at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our Three Absolutes: prioritizing Safety, Ethics and Quality in all that we do.

If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis, click here. Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us.

Key Skills

• Mechanic Experience
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Air Brake
• Alignment
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Automotive Repair
• Maintenance
• Welding
• Hydraulics
• Equipment Repair
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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