McKinley Equipment Corporation

Service Technician/First Year Apprentice

Hayward, CaliforniaFull-time
$26 - $29 hourly
About the Job
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.