Lift & Escalator Servicing
Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems skills assessment
Escalator and specialist vertical transport technicians work in busy public buildings. This scorecard covers inspection, servicing, truss and step work, safety and public protection.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems skills you can score
These are the default Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every technician, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Escalator Inspection and Servicing
Services drives, chains and handrails.
Step, Comb Plate and Handrail Maintenance
Inspects, adjusts and replaces steps, comb plates and handrails to keep them safe and quiet.
Truss and Machine Space Work
Works safely inside trusses and machine spaces, managing confined access and moving parts.
Emergency Stops, Safety Switches and Braking Systems
Tests emergency stops, safety switches and brakes and confirms that the escalator stops as designed.
Moving Walkways, Platform Lifts and Hoists
Maintains moving walkways, platform lifts and hoists, applying the different requirements of each.
Barricading, Signage and Public Protection
Barricades work areas and uses clear signage to keep the public away from moving equipment.
Lubrication, Cleaning and Wear Assessment
Lubricates and cleans equipment and measures wear so parts are replaced before they fail.
Fault Diagnosis
Finds the cause of faults using fault codes, testing and observation, rather than replacing parts by guesswork.
Working After Hours and in Live Environments
Works safely at night and around the public in shopping centres, stations and offices.
Records and Reporting
Records inspections and repairs accurately and reports defects that need follow-up.
Levels included with Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems
Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for lift & escalator servicing, so technicians can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice
- Mechanic
- Senior Mechanic
- Lead Technician
- Supervisor
How Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems works in SkillScorer
Score
Each technician in a route is scored on the Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank technicians, compare two side by side, or compare your routes against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems skills need attention. Reports also follow each lead technician's route.
Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems scorecard covers 10 skills: Escalator Inspection and Servicing, Step, Comb Plate and Handrail Maintenance, Truss and Machine Space Work, Emergency Stops, Safety Switches and Braking Systems, Moving Walkways, Platform Lifts and Hoists, Barricading, Signage and Public Protection, Lubrication, Cleaning and Wear Assessment, Fault Diagnosis, Working After Hours and in Live Environments and Records and Reporting. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are technicians scored in Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems?
Every technician is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one route and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems?
Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice, Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, Lead Technician and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Escalator, Moving Walkway & Vertical Transport Systems skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In lift & escalator servicing the app talks about technicians, routes and lead technicians, and you can change any of those words too.
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