Lift Technician Based in Durban

Vision Elevators (Pty) Ltd; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A local elevator servicing company in KwaZulu-Natal, Pinetown is seeking a qualified Lift Technician. This role involves the repair, maintenance, and servicing of lifts and escalators, ensuring safety regulations are adhered to. Candidates must have a Trade Test as a Lift Technician and 2-5 years of specific experience. Additional electrical and mechanical training is advantageous. This position requires working overtime and after-hours standby as needed.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested as a Lift Technician/Lift Mechanic is essential.
• 2-5 years working experience specifically on lifts and escalators required.
• Electrical and Mechanical training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service lifts and escalators.
• Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
• Check that safety regulations and building codes are met.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of lifts and escalators

Electrical Skills

Mechanical Skills

Knowledge of Hydraulics

Education

Grade 12

Trade Tested as a Lift Technician/Lift Mechanic

University qualified Electrical and Mechanical training

Job description

A local and nationally represented company specializing in the supply, installation and maintenance of products for the vertical lifting industry is looking for a qualifiedLift Technician who will be primarily responsible for servicing, preventative maintenance and repair work on Elevators and Escalators

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

Please DO NOT APPLY if this criteria is not met.

Additional Information

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