Job Description

Job Title: Elevator Technician

Job Description

This role involves traveling to various facilities in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana to perform elevator-related tasks. The majority of work will be in a commercial setting, with some residential projects. Work is scheduled from Monday to Friday, but travel may require being away from home for 2-3 days at a time. Responsibilities include installation, tear downs, new construction, repairs, maintenance, and scheduled service of various elevators, such as commercial, freight, traction elevators, and chair lifts. A company vehicle is provided for travel, and all travel costs, including food, gas, and stay, are covered.

Responsibilities

• Travel regionally to various facilities in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
• Perform installation, tear downs, and new construction of elevators.
• Conduct repairs, maintenance, and scheduled service for commercial and freight elevators, traction elevators, and chair lifts.
• Check safety circuits, perform fire service testing, and repair open relays.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and conduct maintenance and repairs of motors, including teardowns and replacements.
• Work in teams and communicate effectively with customers.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical wiring
• Mechanical background
• Construction background (HVAC/Apprentice Electrician)
• Customer service skills for client interface.
• Clean driving record.
• Proficient in using hand tools.
• Prior experience in equipment installation or maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military experience.
• Prior experience as an elevator mechanic.
• Completion of the Wind Turbine Program at KVCC.
• Experience as a field service technician.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive insurance and a 401k plan, with a portion of insurance costs covered for the first three years and full coverage for you and your family thereafter. Benefit from competitive wages, never having to work weekends, and opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding company.

Work Environment

This role involves working in various environments, including industrial settings like paper mills, commercial environments such as office buildings, and new construction sites. Travel constitutes approximately 50% of the job. Field service work is required, with flexibility to work in different locations based on assignments. The hours are typically 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, but may extend to meet project deadlines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Kalamazoo,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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