OSCA 381234

Lift Mechanic

Overview

  • Employed persons

    3,200

  • Employment status

    88.2% Full time

    11.6% Part time

  • Median age

    38 years

  • Employment by sex

    1.6% Female

    98.3% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Lift Mechanic Total employment
Employed persons 3,200 12,049,400
Median age 38 years 40 years
Full-time share 88.2% 64.2%
Part-time share 11.6% 35.8%
Female employment share 1.6% 48.5%
Male employment share 98.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.2% 2.2%
Main employing industry Construction Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Lift Mechanics design, install, maintain, service and repair electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways, and other lift equipment.

What the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

  • Lift Electrician
  • Lift Technician

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Lift Mechanic Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 58.8% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Other Services 26.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Manufacturing 6.5% Construction 8.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 1.2% Education and Training 8.8%
    Wholesale Trade 0.7% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.5% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 0.4% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0.3% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 0.2% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      41.9%

    • Victoria

      25.9%

    • Queensland

      17.6%

    • South Australia

      3.9%

    • Tasmania

      1.1%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.7%

    Lift Mechanic Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,300 41.9% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 830 25.9% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 570 17.6% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 130 3.9% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 240 7.6% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 40 1.1% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 10 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 60 1.7% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Lift Mechanic

    Total employment

    Age group Lift Mechanic Total employment
    15–24 years 10.4% 14.3%
    25–34 years 27.9% 22.7%
    35–44 years 24.6% 22.3%
    45–54 years 20.6% 20.4%
    55–64 years 14.7% 15.3%
    65–74 years 1.4% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.1% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Lift Mechanic Total employment
    Female 1.6% 48.5%
    Male 98.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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