Lift technicians are the trained professionals who handle the issues related with the elevators in various commercial and residential settings. Their duties include the installation, maintenance and renovation of elevators and related equipments. They ensure the elevators are in safe operating condition by checking it with meters and gauges. They also check the cleanliness of the equipment. Lift technicians undertake many preventive measures like oiling and greasing moving parts, restoring the damaged parts and regulating the equipment for effective function. There is high demand for Lift Technician as elevators are now inevitable in different buildings.

Qualifying Exam

Candidates who want to practice as a Lift Technician in any Organization should possess a Diploma in Lift Technology. National Institute of Technology (NILT) is the best Institute in India to pursue Diploma in Lift Technology. This Institute is also providing International certification along with the concerned course.

Who are eligible to apply?

Candidates who aspire to become a Lift Technician should pass tenth standard. After that they can do diploma in Lift Technology. Direct admission will be given for this course if the candidates possess required certificates. There will be career guidance and counseling session in the Institutes like National Institute of Lift Technology. The certificates of the candidates are verified in this session. Career objective and general aptitude of the candidates is also assessed in this session.

Key elements in the process

• Pass tenth standard
• Obtain Diploma in Lift Technology
• Apply for the job

Skills required for a Lift Technician

Lift Technicians should be physically fit to move heavy equipments while repairing the lifts. They should possess good technical knowledge to solve various issues related with the lifts. They should have the ability to find the defects in the machines related to lifts and repair them effectively. They should able to suggest the variations to be made in the lifts to suit with the environment of the buildings. They should be well acquainted with the most frequently used lift repairing equipments like screwdrivers, forklifts etc. They should have the capacity to work for long hours. Lift technicians often works in hazardous situations. They should have the ability to manage the various risks associated with this job.