Lift Service Technician
Schindler GroupJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Schindler is seeking a permanent full-time Lift Service Technician in Avondale, Auckland, to maintain and repair lifts and escalators in Auckland while supporting the Sales team with site surveys and customer visits. The role offers a base rate of $36-$46 per hour, a company vehicle and mobile, with career opportunities in a safety focused culture that values inclusion and quality. What matters most is NZQF Level 4 in mechanical or electrical disciplines or relevant experience, EWRB registration or license, a clean NZ driver’s license, and a customer service mindset with teamwork. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight fault finding, safety initiatives, and collaboration with Sales, and apply through the posting now to join #TeamSchindler.
Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job ID: 89971
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
In New Zealand, we employ over 170 people across our locations of Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
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Lift Service Technician
Your main responsibilities
We are looking for a Lift Service Technician. This is a permanent, full-time position, you’ll be joining our Existing Installation and Maintenance team in our headquarters in Avondale, Auckland.
You’ll be focusing in elevating our customers experience within Auckland region and be involved with all aspects of lifts and escalators maintenance and repairs.
You’ll also need to actively drive business growth by identifying sales opportunities, including promoting Schindler Service and Repairs.
You’ll provide technical support/training to the regional team, including driving safety and quality initiatives and technical support to Sales department (including site surveys and customer site visits)
We are passionate about giving our employees the opportunity to grow their career within Schindler and we would like to hear from you!
What you bring
- Either a minimum experience of 3 years’ experience as a Lifts Service Technician or a Lift Repairs Technician or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 (Trade Certificate or Diploma) in the Mechanical or Electrical area.
- EWRB Electrical Service Technician Registered or Limited Certificate or Provisional License.
- Full and clean NZ driver’s license
- Dedicated in working safely with a high focus on quality.
- A practical thinker and enjoys technical challenges.
- Highly accountable
- Work with flexibility and accountable with their actions.
- Ability to work under pressure and rapidly problem solve.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Drives collaboration and teamwork
- Committed to providing an awesome customer experience.
What’s in it for you?
- Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
- Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
- Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
- Compensation & Benefits: Base $36 - $46 per hour depending on qualification and experience, Company vehicle, Mobile phone, Annual bonus, employee of the month & year recognition with rewards, long service recognition and reward program, social club.
This role offers you the opportunity to gain new, or apply existing skills in variable frequency drives, microprocessor control systems, building management system interfaces and fault finding and diagnostics.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!