Elevator Inspector

State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services is seeking an Elevator Inspector to carry out inspections of elevators and escalators. The role will involve significant travel throughout the state, with primary work from home and field assignments.

Applicants must possess an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license and may require a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. The position entails full-time hours with responsibilities including investigation of accidents, conducting inspections, and addressing public inquiries on safety standards.

Qualifications

• Possess an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license from Connecticut.
• Knowledge of electrical, fire alarm, and building codes preferred.
• Familiarity with inspection, adjusting, and maintaining elevators.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction and operation of elevators and escalators.
• Witness safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators.
• Investigate accidents and complaints.
• Conduct acceptance inspections on new installations.
• Respond to inquiries about building codes.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Fire alarm codes knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Inspection skills

Mobile device proficiency

Instructional skills

Education

Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson License

Job description

Introduction

Do you hold an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license? Does a career in public service excite you? If so, read below and apply today!

Position Highlights

• Primarily work from home with varying daily field assignments
• Anticipated statewide travel
• In‑office reporting to the Central Office at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, First Shift

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction, installation, alteration, and operation of existing elevators, escalators, and ski lifts
• Witness full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators
• Investigate accidents and complaints involving lifting devices
• Recommend shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations or unsafe conditions
• Review new construction scope of work plans
• Conduct new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators
• Testify at hearings and in court
• Gather information and write reports
• Review blueprints
• Respond to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors, and the public regarding building and engineering codes
• Participate in building job code meetings with contractors
• Collect overdue fees for elevator operating certificates
• Assist in training new Elevator Inspectors
• Inspect amusement parks and carnival rides
• Assist in developing seminars on code standards
• Perform related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a license as an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection at the time of employment and maintain it during employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical, fire alarm, and building codes
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
• Experience inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining installed freight and passenger elevators and escalators
• Experience using smartphones and other mobile devices for reporting
• Experience providing oral and written instructions

Special Requirements

• Require travel
• MAY require possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license

Working Conditions

Incumbents will be required to climb in and onto elevator cars and may face danger of injury from work with electrical wiring. They may also be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.