Elevator & Escalator Inspector — NYC Safety Lead

City of New York

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 72,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

The NYC Department of Buildings seeks an Elevator Inspector to perform technical inspections of construction, alteration, and safety of elevators, escalators, and related devices for conformity with NYC Construction Codes and approved plans.

Under general supervision, you will respond to incidents, witness safety tests, issue violations, maintain records, and advise on relevant laws. Five years of experience and licensing requirements apply.

Qualifications

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience in elevator installation, repair, design, or inspection.
Three years plus formal training or credits in elevators.
Three years plus 60 credits in related engineering fields.
Apprentice program in elevator trade with required experience or education.
License as a professional engineer or registered architect per NYS law.

Responsibilities

Performs technical inspections of elevators, escalators, amusement rides and related devices for compliance with NYC Construction Codes and approved plans.
Responds to incidents and investigates complaints for compliance with applicable laws.
Witnesses safety tests on high-speed elevators.
Issues violations, summonses and stop-work orders; verifies licenses of onsite workers.
Maintains records and reports; explains laws and rules; may supervise subordinates.