Elevator Mechanic job at Amentum
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Elevator Mechanic
2026-09-10T22:43:42+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Lamu
Lamu
00100
Kenya
Construction
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering
KES
MONTH
2026-09-25T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background information about the job or company

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment.

Responsibilities or duties

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
  • Locate and determine causes of trouble in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems using test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
  • Disassemble defective units and repair or replace parts including locks, gears, cables, and faulty safety devices.
  • Lubricate bearings and other parts to minimize friction.
  • Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment. Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with published schedules, operating procedures, and equipment warranties. Provide input to upgrade content and frequency of preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Conducts tests of equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gauges, frequency counters and other test equipment considered tools of the trade.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Qualifications or requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • An apprentice program with a Journeyman’s Certificate and/or equivalent field experience.
  • Experience must include familiarity with working sketches, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals.
  • Knowledge of applicable European and/or US Electrical Codes and acceptable trade practices also.
  • Familiar with annual maintenance requirements of electrical and mechanical systems and load testing procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and maintaining elevators at an overseas facility.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety practices and proper handling of equipment and materials.
  • Experience providing excellent customer services.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information. Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
  • Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  • Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Otis GEN2 MRL Elevators
  • Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
  • Locate and determine causes of trouble in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems using test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
  • Disassemble defective units and repair or replace parts including locks, gears, cables, and faulty safety devices.
  • Lubricate bearings and other parts to minimize friction.
  • Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment. Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with published schedules, operating procedures, and equipment warranties. Provide input to upgrade content and frequency of preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Conducts tests of equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gauges, frequency counters and other test equipment considered tools of the trade.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
  • Familiarity with working sketches, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals.
  • Knowledge of applicable European and/or US Electrical Codes and acceptable trade practices.
  • Familiar with annual maintenance requirements of electrical and mechanical systems and load testing procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and maintaining elevators at an overseas facility.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety practices and proper handling of equipment and materials.
  • Experience providing excellent customer services.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information. Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • An apprentice program with a Journeyman’s Certificate and/or equivalent field experience.
  • Experience with Otis GEN2 MRL Elevators (Preferred)
  • Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce (Preferred)
high school
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Vacancy title:
Elevator Mechanic

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026

Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment.

Responsibilities or duties

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
  • Locate and determine causes of trouble in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems using test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
  • Disassemble defective units and repair or replace parts including locks, gears, cables, and faulty safety devices.
  • Lubricate bearings and other parts to minimize friction.
  • Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment. Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with published schedules, operating procedures, and equipment warranties. Provide input to upgrade content and frequency of preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Conducts tests of equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gauges, frequency counters and other test equipment considered tools of the trade.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Qualifications or requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • An apprentice program with a Journeyman’s Certificate and/or equivalent field experience.
  • Experience must include familiarity with working sketches, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals.
  • Knowledge of applicable European and/or US Electrical Codes and acceptable trade practices also.
  • Familiar with annual maintenance requirements of electrical and mechanical systems and load testing procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and maintaining elevators at an overseas facility.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety practices and proper handling of equipment and materials.
  • Experience providing excellent customer services.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information. Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
  • Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  • Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Otis GEN2 MRL Elevators
  • Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 25 2026
Duty Station: Lamu | Lamu
Posted: 11-09-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-09-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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