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We are looking for a Repairs Service Technician based in Regional Victoria – Bendigo. This is a permanent role and reports to the Regional Victoria Area Manager.

You will work closely with other Service Technicians, Mechanical Fitters, Installers, Adjusters, Trade Assistants, Field Engineers, and Service Coordinators.

Why join OTIS?

• Robust compensation and benefits packages

• Access to funded study schemes such as our industry-leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme

• A culture that encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success.

Key Responsibilities for You

• Performs service, repairs, and maintenance work in accordance with relevant job procedures, technical articles, and operations manuals.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and help facilitate continuous improvement to satisfy the customers.

• Provide electrical and mechanical training to apprentices and sub-contractors.

• Attend lift and escalator breakdowns and perform repairs and control modifications on lifts and escalators.

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

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

• Standby and after-call-back coverage (if applicable)

Key working relationships - Internally and Externally

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

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

• Represent the Company with major customers, suppliers, and the public.

• Work closely with the Sales Team, including Sales Account Representatives, Sales Managers, and Sales 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 Electrical qualifications as relevant to the role.

• Minimum two (2) to five (5) years’ experience within the Lift 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.

• Demonstrated fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Strong 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).

• Highly organized, structured, and able to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities.

• Attention to detail and results-driven.

Do you know someone at OTIS? 

If yes, let's get them to submit your interest as a Referral. Tell them about this role! If you are an overseas candidate with lift experience and are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch. 

Key Benefits 

• Robust compensation and benefits packages 

• Be part of the Forbes 2023 World's Best Employers. 

• Meaningful career opportunities for people to grow through excellent Learning programs. 

About OTIS

Otis is the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service business. We serve customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world and maintain more than 2 million elevators and escalators globally.

Our Gen2® elevator system, energy-saving ReGen™ drive technology, and Link escalator solutions have set industry standards for innovation and performance. Otis has more than 69,000 employees, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians.

We are proud to be a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving, high-performance company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures to better serve our customers. So just imagine where you can take your career!

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We promote this through regular training on the subject of occupational health and safety as well as through an employee support program.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Carry out inspections, servicing and repairs of equipment with a focus on elevating work platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers. May work with other types of equipment on occasion such as hydraulic hoses, small diesel engines, etc
• When attending to customer’s sites make every effort to repair machines on site limiting the need to transport the machines off site
• Be available to travel including overnight accommodation when requested
• Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by JLG policy, ANZ Standards and customer and/or site requirements in a timely manner
• Responsible for notifying the Field Service Coordinator if repairs or services can’t be completed during visit and the reason why, where required providing information for the ability to provide the customer a quote
• Providing a superior level of customer service
• Liaising with technical support including the interpretation of manuals where required
• Conduct van audits and stock takes
• General administrative duties relevant to the role including entering accurate job notes
• Generating sales and service leads where possible and collaborating with the team
• Maintain personal retail labour utilization rates as per target
• As a Field Service Technician you are also required to carry out general duties from time to time as requested by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Previous experience in a similar role – experience with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical advantageous
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal
• Ability to establish rapport with internal and external customers
• Drivers licence
• Proficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy including the ability to write job notes, read safety information, machine manuals and street signs and understand basic numeracy such as time, parts numbers and quantities
• Ability to travel 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Trade qualification in elevating work platform technology, heavy vehicle, diesel, automotive, auto  electrical or related field
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications that allow for transferrable skills to adequately use our Baseplan system and email
• Working at heights license