Cables:  Inspect, lubricate, and properly adjust hoist cables, compensating cables, governor cables, and traveling cables to their manufacturer's specifications.  Check all cable fastenings.  Inspect guide rails and counterweight.  Check and adjust the slow down and limit switches.  Adjust all other items as necessary to obtain proper equipment operation.
Sheaves:  Inspect clean, and lubricate in accordance with manufacturer's specifications all deflector, compensating, and top of car sheaves.
Motors:  Inspect connections, armature and rotor clearances on hoist motor and motor generator set; then clean and adjust as necessary to obtain proper operation.
Clean surrounding area, record results and findings and report any needed repairs or operational adjustments.

Obtain and review manufacturer's instructions.  Follow manufacturer’s instructions or procedures if different to these instructions or procedures.
De-energize, lockout, and tag the electrical circuits.
Doors, hangers, closers, interlocks, and door operators should be checked frequently for proper operation by qualified elevator mechanics or inspectors as they ride the elevators. 
Record and report items requiring attention.

Standard and Phillips head screw drivers-various sizes; Pliers-vise grip (2), slipjoint, needlenose, diagonal; cutting pliers, side cutters; Ball peen hammer; Hack saw and spare blades; 3/8' drive socket set and ratchet; Small set of Allen wrenches; Assorted center punches, drift punches, and steel chisel; 12' measuring tape; Crescent wrenches 4" to 8";  Open and box end wrenches ¼" to ¾"; File; Pipe wrenches to 14"; Small level and square; Pocket knife; Flashlights; Grease guns and oilers; Wire brush; Extension cord and inspection lights; Various cleaning tools - brushes, scrapers, etc; Emery cloth.
Cleaning tools and materials
Out of service signs
Barricades
Lubricants
Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Safety goggles.
Gloves.