Lift Technician

About the role

Amplifi Electrics Limited is seeking a full‑time Lift Technician to join its on‑site team in Dar es Salaam. The role involves installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing elevators, escalators and related lift systems for commercial and industrial clients. The technician will ensure safety compliance and high service quality.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and adjust elevator and escalator equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on lift systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out repairs.
• Replace or adjust components according to manufacturer specifications.
• Document service activities and prepare detailed maintenance reports.
• Coordinate with project engineers and supervisors to support project delivery.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergency service calls.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in elevator maintenance and repair.
• Strong troubleshooting ability for mechanical and electrical issues.
• Solid understanding of electricity and building power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of elevator components, control systems, safety devices and relevant standards.
• Technical certificate or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Prior experience as a lift/elevator technician or field service technician.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail, safety awareness and ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings.

Required skills

• Elevator maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Mechanical fault diagnosis
• Electrical fault diagnosis
• Electricity systems knowledge
• Elevator components knowledge
• Control systems
• Safety devices
• Technical manual reading
• Wiring diagram interpretation
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Working at heights