Service Technician - First Year Apprentice Job Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Irvine/CA - McKinley Elevator Corp - Irvine, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Any Job Category: Construction Description Responsibilities: * Become familiar with the Vertical Transportation Industry * Assist lead technician in the maintaining, trouble shooting 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 types of accessibility and residential equipment * 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 Skillsets Physical Requirements: * Prolonged sitting and standing * Frequent customer interaction, must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with others * Must be able to see well enough to drive, read electronic screens and electrical schematics and service/operation manuals * Ability to hear, smell and touch * Grasping/Feeling: must be able to write, type, and use hand and power tools * Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly and accurately * Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense, understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions; able to deal logically with problems & people * Physically fit for lifting and moving equipment (up to 50 pounds) * Ability to stand and work on ladder * Ability to be led, ability to follow instructions, make suggestions and are willing to learn * Ability to push, pull and perform overhead work * Ability to work with various hand and power tools * Finger Dexterity - use of finger/fine manipulation. The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects * Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position * Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects * Multi-limb coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing or lying down * Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged * Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms and or legs * Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to manufacturer's guidelines. Maximize efficiency * Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object * Gross Body Equilibrium - The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position * Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted * Reaction Time - the ability to quickly respond to a signal, e.g. sound, light picture, etc. when it appears * Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing * Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between color, including shades of color and brightness * Must be able to climb into/out of vehicle several times per day using 3 points of contact * Must be able to use hands and arms to steer and to finger controls and adjust controls needed inside of vehicle * Must be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods, navigate stairs * Must have enough leg and foot control to climb into vehicle, operate foot controls and safely navigate vehicle through traffic and weather * Must able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat in order to perform a vehicle inspection * Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place * React quickly using hands, fingers and feet * Determine the distance between objects; see objects in low light and while moving forward see objects off to the side Qualifications 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

Location: Huntington, CA, US

Posted Date: 5/7/2025