Elevator Constructor Apprentice

Company: NEIEP
Location: Lansing
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

The International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #85 Joint Apprenticeship Program (based in Lansing, MI) will be accepting applications beginning October 15, 2023.Applications will be accepted from 7:00am central time October 15, 2023 until 350 applications have been received or until October 30, 2023 at 7:00pm central time--whichever occurs first.Geographical work areas for this recruitment include: Michigan, west of I-75, north of the Indiana and Ohio Border. Includes the Upper Peninsula.Requirements:--- Must be 18 years of age to apply.--- Submit a copy of a valid photo I.D.--- Provide an original copy of a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.--- Pass an entrance exam and sit for an interview.Note: There is a $25 fee for each testing applicant. The exam will be administered at a later date.As an Elevator Constructor Apprentice you will be responsible for:--- Assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the passenger and freight elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and moving sidewalks under the direction of a Mechanic.--- Manually loading, unloading and moving materials, equipment and tools from vehicles to work areas. Requires lifting parts weighing up to 100 lbs.--- Manually cleaning elevator car tops, machine rooms, pits, rails, and hoistways within non-controlled climate field setting.--- Manually painting machine rooms and pit.--- Using periods of high concentration and knowledge of elevator systems to assist Mechanic in electrical and mechanical installation, repair or service operations. Requires following written or verbal directions of mechanic and/or field superintendent. Requires color perception to distinguish color-coded wiring components.--- Maintaining elevator lighting fixtures.--- Visually and audibly monitoring equipment operation to determine faulty functioning. Requires ability to withstand heights and cramped working conditions.The elevator industry is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, marital status, arrest record, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.The Elevator Constructors are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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