Lift Operator Job Description
Lift Operator Job Profile and Description
Lift operators are people who are employed to escort people through different floors of a building like apartment, office, commercial complex or mall. Lift operator move through the floors usually by pushing buttons on the control panel of the lift.
Duties and Responsibilities
- A Lift operator has to open the gate at each floor where a stop is made and guide riders into the lift.
- Has to ensure that the doors remain open till all the riders have come inside or gone out.
- May need to politely refuse more people entering the lift when it has reached its maximum load.
- He has to pass information to riders regarding office locations and other floor information.
- He may also need to transfer mails and documents from floor to floor.
- He should assist in loading freight onto the lift, help elderly or disabled people get inside the lift.
- Maintain cleanliness and general appearance inside the lift.
- Stop the lift and report immediately in case of any malfunction.
Skills and Specifications
- A lift operator must be friendly and courteous to the riders.
- In case of any fire incident he should be aware about all the safety guidelines and may need to disable the lift and prevent its use.
- He should be punctual in his attendance and timing. He should not leave the lift un-attended for long.
- He should be able to use the intercom facility in the lift to call security, medical help etc when needed.
Education and Qualification
A lift operator needs to be at least literate and do basic mathematics. A high school diploma or graduation is preferred. Lift operators should have a thorough knowledge of the lift’s working and should be well versed with safety and precautionary practices like fire prevention. He should be able to carry out minor repair/maintenance like fitting lights.