Lift Mechanic
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 38Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 381Electrical Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3812Electricians
Description
Designs, installs, maintains, services and repairs electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and other lift equipment.
Alternative titles
- Lift Electrician
- Lift Technician
Unit group
3812 · ElectriciansDescription
Design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes, and service and repair lifts, escalators and related equipment.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 3
Australia
3
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/38/381/3812
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.