As a Lift Technician, you will need to master following:

• guide lift car installation
• types of lifts

More generally, a lift technician is also versed in:

• conduct routine machinery checks
• consult technical resources
• electrical wiring plans
• electricity
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• hydraulics
• inspect construction supplies
• install electrical and electronic equipment
• install hydraulic systems
• install lift controller
• install lift governor
• install lift shaft support equipment
• install pneumatic systems
• lift safety legislation
• lift safety mechanisms
• mechanical systems
• mechanics
• operate soldering equipment
• operate welding equipment
• perform maintenance on installed equipment
• pneumatics
• program lift controller
• record test data
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• secure working area
• test lift operation
• troubleshoot
• use safety equipment in construction
• work ergonomically

It also helps to know the following:

• assist people trapped in confined spaces
• calculate gear ratio
• estimate restoration costs
• guide operation of heavy construction equipment
• issue sales invoices
• maintain facility security systems
• monitor lift shaft construction
• process incoming construction supplies
• provide customer information related to repairs
• refurbish facilities
• work in a construction team
• write records for repairs
• advise on safety improvements
• apply technical communication skills
• attach lift motor cables
• calculate needs for construction supplies
• electronics
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• keep personal administration
• keep records of work progress
• order supplies
• perform ICT troubleshooting
• perform risk analysis
• prepare compliance documents
• replace defect components
• rig loads