Job Description
Core Responsibilities and 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.

Qualifications

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