A lift technician installs, maintains, and repairs elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Key duties include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults, conducting routine safety tests, and replacing worn parts.
Key Responsibilities
Installation: Read blueprints to assemble lift cars, rig equipment, and connect wiring to control panels.
Maintenance: Perform routine checks, grease moving parts, and adjust safety controls or counterweights.
Repair: Diagnose system malfunctions using testing devices like voltmeters, and replace defective cables, gears, or switches.
Compliance: Follow local building codes and maintain accurate logs of all service work.