Elevator Service Mechanic - Rochester, MN / La Crosse, WI Area

KONE Elevator Service Mechanic Job Opportunity

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world's cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Join Our Team as an Elevator Service Mechanic

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Elevator Service Mechanic based out of our Rochester, MN / La Crosse, WI territory? Do you have a background or interest in the service business? Are you passionate about safety on work sites? Does troubleshooting and repairing elevators and escalators motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you provide excellent customer service communication? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Job Description and Responsibilities

This posting is considered an evergreen requisition - the hiring team will review applications as they come in and will reach out accordingly based on current / future openings to discuss appropriate next steps in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. As our Elevator Service Mechanic, you will successfully analyze, problem-solve and collaborate with subcontractors, general contractors, and consultants alike. You will help adhere to the agreed schedule of the projects you will be working on and report back all progress to the supervisor. Your appetite to support site safety in accordance with standard practice/policy will be your utmost priority as looking out for yourself and others is engrained in our culture. You will use the knowledge gained both on the job and outside to interpret technical documents while also working in a fast-paced environment.

Added Responsibilities:

• All aspects of Elevator maintenance which includes troubleshooting problems with major elevator components including rails, pits and hoist-way equipment, car and counterweight assemblies and machine room equipment.
• Responsible for tasks such as manually wiring and installing smaller elevator components including roller guides, door track and linkages and hall buttons and lanterns, which requires color perception to distinguish color-coded wiring components.
• Ensures that all work is performed in a safe manner in accordance with safety standards and policies to protect the health and welfare of self and others.

Hiring Requirements:

• Speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal and external communications.
• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention to intermittently wire, install, maintain and update elevator equipment.
• Physical - Requires walking/standing approximately 80%, sitting approximately 20% and lifting up to 100 lbs. Approximately 50% of the time; involves repetitive stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 70% of the time; involves travel up to 95% of the time.
• Environmental - Requires the ability of performing essential job functions in field setting with exposure to non-controlled climate conditions.
• Manual Dexterity - Requires the use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate various hand and power tools and to record written information; requires capability to operate an automobile.

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individuals contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. Were proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We Value Culture

We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation. We care about the communities where we live and work.

Benefits and Compensation

Just some of our many benefits include:

• Eligible for Membership in the International Union of Elevator Constructors
• Wages, benefits and working conditions as defined by applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Annual Base Pay Range: The Mechanic hourly wage rate is $58.31 since January 1, 2026. The compensation package offered is agreed based on the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Join Our Team

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

Important Note

Beware of Recruitment Scams! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Learn More

Read more on www.kone.com/careers or https://careers.kone.com/en/