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

Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation; measures and lays out insulation reference points; selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors; uses instruments to trace and diagnose faults; repairs and replaces faulty wiring and defective parts; positions and installs electrical switchboards; connects electrical systems to power supply; tests continuity of circuit; installs, tests and adjusts electric and mechanical parts of lifts.

• Works indoors in factories, workshops or other on-site locations. Frequently works in exposed situations on partially completed constructions and at height. Work sites may be dirty, dusty and wet.
• Carries out repairs most likely to be required on machinery or equipment that is in continuous use. Works with electrical wiring, soldering and joining equipment and will either repair, replace or pre-assemble components before taking them to the site for installation. Use of safety equipment is required.

• The physical demand is up to a medium requirement.
• Standing is constantly required on concrete floors at many work sites. Walking is frequently required but sitting is not required.
• Stretching up and across is frequently required, squatting, crouching, bending or kneeling is occasionally required, climbing ladders and working at heights is frequently required. Twisting of the body or neck is occasionally required in carrying out many typical work tasks. Lifting and carrying or moving of large electric motors or other electrical components is occasional.
• Repetitive movements frequently required especially in the use of hands and arms for screwing, cutting, rewinding and fixing of components.
• Driving is a frequent requirement as electrical fitters will need to drive to worksites and/or will need to transport materials and supplies.
• Employees frequently use a wide range of hand, power and machine tools including screwdrivers, cable cutters and jointers, electric/hand drills, circuit testing meters, hammers and other minor equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include technical and problem-solving skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient. Registration or licensing is required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.