Date Posted:
2025-05-21
Country:
Australia
Location:
LOC7057: Unit 3 130 Frederick Street, Welland, Adelaide SA 5007, Australia
An Otis Apprentice will be rotated between the Service and New Equipment business throughout the life of their apprenticeship. This will provide exposure to both sides of the business and ensure the apprentice has the best opportunity to develop and grow throughout their apprentice training years.
About you
The primary responsibility of an Otis apprentice is to dedicate their work time and efforts to learning the role as a Lift Electrician/Mechanic. The Apprentice will assist the tradesman onsite in completing the Installation, Moderisation, Repairs and Maintenance of escalators, elevators and travelators.
Depending on their year of study and as the apprentice gains more experience and qualifications the apprentice will progressively be able to have more freedom and autonomy in their role. It is however important to note that at all times of the apprenticeship an Otis apprentice must be working within ‘line of site’ of a qualified mechanic and working under direct supervision as outlined in the Otis Apprentice Guideline.
Both the apprentice and the supervisor should refer to the Apprentice Guideline for more specific details in relation to what is required of them.

Key responsibilities for an Apprentice

• Accepting instruction and training in the vocation given by OTIS workplace supervisors, supervising electricians, mechanics, leading hands or Field Engineers
• Attend all in-house OTIS training & assessment sessions set by OTIS
• Strictly adhering to all OTIS policies, procedures, cardinal rules & World Wide Job Site Safety Standards (VVWJSSS). The apprentice must maintain a current Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) book recording all JHA’s completed.
• Responsible for complying with company Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures including reporting any conditions which may impact on the environment or any employee.
• Attend all scheduled training delivered by the designated Registered Training Organisation (RTO) (TAFE) including maintaining a training attendance & assessment log book,
• Successfully completing all required assignments and other assessment tasks set by the RTO in order to enable successful completion & attainment of the Certificate III Electrotechnology Qualification,
• Maintaining the competency record book or workplace evidence logbook to a satisfactory standard which passes final assessment at the end of the term of the TAFE studies to enable attainment of the Certificate III Electrotechnology qualification and Electrical License.
• Successfully complete the Capstone electrical assessment at the end of the 3rd year of the apprenticeship in order to attain an Electrical License.
• Ensure that any safety related issues arising during the course of their duties including being asked to perform a task in an unsafe manner or without the correct tooling, or that is perceived to create a hazard and could potentially put them or others at risk of injury are reported to their direct supervisor in the first instance. If no action is taken to rectify the issue then a ‘Safety Dilemma” must be raised.
• An apprentice keeps the same work schedule as his trainer or mentor, classwork and homework are done after work hours
• Report any situations at work which place the apprentice in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation directly to the supervisor. If no action is taken, the issue should be reported to the BPO, The Apprentice Master or the Ombudsman.
• Entering a minimum of 2 on the job tasks per week into the Task Evidence Logbook and performs work in accordance with the relevant Award and f or Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
• Show an interest in learning all aspects of the elevator business & electrical trade.

What you will need to be successful

• A good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Must have a Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent It is ideal for an Otis apprentice to have a Certificate 2 Electrical Foundations and also a Higher School Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant Construction or Service related work experience highly desirable.
• An apprentice must successfully pass each required module within the Certificate 3 Electrotechnology qualification syallbus in the allocated training year. Where an apprentice fails a module they may be entitled to re-sit the assessment or exam in the current study semester. A re-sit of an assessment or exam is limited to 1 per apprenticeship year,

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!.
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click
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Otis is An Equal Opportunity, 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 protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

• Accepting instruction and training in the vocation given by OTIS workplace supervisors, supervising electricians, mechanics, leading hands or Field Engineers
• Attend all in-house OTIS training & assessment sessions set by OTIS
• Strictly adhering to all OTIS policies, procedures, cardinal rules & World Wide Job Site Safety Standards (VVWJSSS). The apprentice must maintain a current Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) book recording all JHA’s completed.
• Responsible for complying with company Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures including reporting any conditions which may impact on the environment or any employee.
• Attend all scheduled training delivered by the designated Registered Training Organisation (RTO) (TAFE) including maintaining a training attendance & assessment log book,
• Successfully completing all required assignments and other assessment tasks set by the RTO in order to enable successful completion & attainment of the Certificate III Electrotechnology Qualification,
• Maintaining the competency record book or workplace evidence logbook to a satisfactory standard which passes final assessment at the end of the term of the TAFE studies to enable attainment of the Certificate III Electrotechnology qualification and Electrical License.
• Successfully complete the Capstone electrical assessment at the end of the 3rd year of the apprenticeship in order to attain an Electrical License.
• Ensure that any safety related issues arising during the course of their duties including being asked to perform a task in an unsafe manner or without the correct tooling, or that is perceived to create a hazard and could potentially put them or others at risk of injury are reported to their direct supervisor in the first instance. If no action is taken to rectify the issue then a ‘Safety Dilemma” must be raised.
• An apprentice keeps the same work schedule as his trainer or mentor, classwork and homework are done after work hours
• Report any situations at work which place the apprentice in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation directly to the supervisor. If no action is taken, the issue should be reported to the BPO, The Apprentice Master or the Ombudsman.
• Entering a minimum of 2 on the job tasks per week into the Task Evidence Logbook and performs work in accordance with the relevant Award and f or Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
• Show an interest in learning all aspects of the elevator business & electrical trade