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About you

We are seeking a Construction Mechanic to be based in Launceston, Tasmania

In this role, you will work closely with other Installers, Electricians, Adjusters, Trade Assistants, Field Engineers, and Construction Coordinators.

• Permanent role

• Reports to the Tasmania Branch Manager

Key Responsibilities for You

• Performs either Installation or Maintenance work in accordance with relevant job procedures, technical articles, and operations manuals.

• Stand by and provide after-call-back coverage as needed.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and help facilitate continuous improvement to meet customer satisfaction.

• Electrical and Mechanical training to apprentices and subcontractors.

• Attend lift and escalator breakdowns and perform repairs and control modifications on lifts and escalators, including Re-roping, Hoisting, and Rigging.

• Perform Upgrades and Repair work in accordance with all relevant Codes, including SAA Lift Code AS1735, and in accordance with the relevant Award and /or Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

• Liaise with customers and submit leads using Otis-provided applications.

Key working relationships - Internally and Externally

• Work closely with the Field Engineers, Service Mechanics, and Branch and Operations Managers.

• Liaises with functional management at other Otis entities and headquarters.

• Represents the Company's relationships with major customers, suppliers, and the public.

• Sales Team: Sales Account Representatives, Managers, and Coordinators (where relevant).

• External stakeholders include Customers, Building Owners, Managers, Independent and Government Agencies, Unions, Consultants, and Suppliers.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Have an Electrical license or a Cert III in Electrotechnology

• Hold a valid driver's license.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience within the elevator Industry.

• Extensive Electrical and Mechanical knowledge across large equipment and the ability to perform knowledge transfer on information and skills through training.

• Has the ability to perform knowledge transfer on information and skills through training and demonstrated fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Good English language skills, both verbal and written

• Intermediate knowledge and experience using technology including mobile communications, applications, and other computer-based systems (Word, Excel, Email, Internet).

• A committed professional, with safety as priority

• Has attention to detail and is results-driven, curious, adaptable, and able to work well alone or in a team

Benefits

• You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.

• We offer you remuneration in accordance with the local EBA and you will be working 36 hours weekly

• We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.

• You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools, an iPhone and a tool of trade (depending on area of coverage)

Apply Now and help us build what's next

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. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis .

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!