Mechanical Escalator Technician (W/M) OTIS GAUTENG

Otis Elevator Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training & development

Health and safety focus

Modern tools and equipment

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company in Gauteng is seeking a Mechanical Escalator Technician to maintain elevators and escalators, ensuring safety and reliability across your territory.

You will carry out service visits, manage units, respond to breakdowns, perform minor repairs, and build strong relationships with customers during on-site visits. The role offers modern tools, a company vehicle, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in the elevator industry or a relevant technical background.
• Knowledge in electricity or electrical engineering.
• A valid driver's license (if required locally).
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable using digital and electronic tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and service visits across your assigned territory.
• Manage your own portfolio of elevator and escalator units.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns, aiming for first-time fix.
• Perform minor repairs to ensure continuous operation.
• Build strong relationships with customers during on-site visits.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Elevator industry experience

Driver's license

Safety minded

Communication skills

Education

Relevant technical background (Electrical)

Job description

On-Site

17 Angus Crescent, Gauteng

Full time

Date Posted:

Country: South Africa

Location: 17 Angus Crescent, Gauteng

Join a stable and growing industry with real opportunities for professional development.

At OTIS, a leading multinational company in the elevator industry, we are looking for a Mechanical Escalator Technician to join our team in Gauteng .

In this role, your priority will be to ensure the safety of passengers and stakeholders by maintaining elevators and escalators to the highest standards.

What you will do:

• Carry out maintenance and service visits across your assigned territory
• Manage your own portfolio of elevator and escalator units
• Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns, aiming for first-time fix
• Perform minor repairs to ensure continuous operation
• Build strong relationships with customers during on-site visits

What we are looking for:

• Experience in the elevator industry or a relevant technical background
• Knowledge in electricity or electrical engineering
• A valid driver's license (if required locally)
• A strong commitment to safety and quality
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn
• Comfortable using digital and electronic tools

What we offer:

• Long-term career opportunities in a stable, global industry
• Competitive remuneration aligned with local standards
• Continuous training in technical skills, processes, and soft skills
• Modern tools, work equipment, and company vehicle
• A strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing

Why OTIS? You will be part of a truly international, talent-driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunity.

We are looking for committed professionals with a strong focus on safety, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, technical curiosity, and adaptability.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of 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'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain 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 and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

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 at

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.