Occupation

381134 Lift Mechanic

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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381134 Lift Mechanic

Designs, installs, maintains, services, and repairs electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and other lift equipment.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative titles

  • Lift Electrician
  • Lift Technician

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Installs and commissions new lift equipment, including cables, counterweights, pumps, motor foundations, and safety and control devices
  • Tests and adjusts assemblies, including cables, wiring, and electric controls, and adjusts safety devices, such as brakes and speed governors
  • Diagnoses and repairs faults in lift motors, brakes, switches, and electrical and electronic control systems
  • Performs routine maintenance and servicing of lifts and escalators
  • Replaces worn or faulty parts in lift equipment
  • Responds to emergency call-outs to repair lift equipment