Lift Technician

REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12.
• Trade Tested as a Lift Technician
• Qualified Electrical and Mechanical training an advantage.
• Knowledge of Hydraulics.
• Driver’s License.
• 2-5 years working experience working SPECIFICALLY on lifts and escalators.

DUTIES

• Repair, maintain and service lifts (passenger, goods, stair lifts) and escalators using hand and power tools, testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters and voltmeters.
• Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
• Maintain/adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals and brake linings.
• Check that safety regulations and building codes are met and complete service reports verifying condition of lift and conformance to standards.
• Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems using test equipment.
• Willing to work planned overtime and after hours standby schedule.