Field Installation & Modernization Mechanic

About the role

KONE is seeking a Field Installation / Modernization Mechanic to join its Winnipeg team. You will work on elevator and escalator projects, ensuring safe, timely installation and modernization while supporting site safety and customer communication.

Key responsibilities

• Manually assemble and install major elevator components such as rails, pits, hoist‑way equipment, car and counterweight assemblies, and machine‑room equipment.
• Wire and install smaller components including roller guides, door tracks, linkages, hall buttons, and lanterns, following color‑coded wiring standards.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, general contractors, and consultants to meet project timelines and report progress to supervisors.
• Maintain strict safety standards to protect yourself and others on the job site.

Required profile

• Valid TSBC Class A License.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with internal and external parties.
• High concentration for intermittent wiring, installation, and maintenance tasks.
• Physical ability to walk/stand 80% of the time, lift up to 100 lb, and perform repetitive stooping, bending, and crouching.

Required skills

• Manual assembly of elevator equipment.
• Electrical wiring of elevator components.
• Interpretation of technical documents and schematics.
• Use of hand and power tools for installation and maintenance.
• Operation of an automobile for travel to job sites.

What we offer

• Eligibility for membership in the International Union of Elevator Constructors.
• Access to the Canadian Elevator Industry Pension Plan and Life & Health Trust.
• Compensation based on the local collective bargaining agreement.
• Focus on safety, quality, innovation, and work‑life balance.