Elevator Inspector (Hybrid)

CT; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is hiring Elevator Inspectors to help maintain safety codes across the state. The role involves inspecting elevators, escalators, ski-lifts, and other lifting devices, reporting findings, and ensuring compliance.

You will primarily work from home with statewide travel; office reporting is to the Central Office in Hartford. Eligible candidates must hold an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license and be willing to travel; the

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license from the CT Department of Consumer Protection.
• Knowledge of state laws, regulations, and building/elevator codes.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use computer software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect elevators, escalators, ski-lifts, and other lifting devices for safety and code compliance.
• Witness load tests and hydraulic tests on elevators.
• Investigate accidents and complaints involving lifting devices.
• Review construction plans and new installations for code compliance.
• Prepare reports and testify at hearings or in court as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Technical drawings

Education

Elevator Journeyperson license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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! The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is accepting applications for multiple Elevator Inspector opportunities within the Office of the State Building Inspector. We are responsible for the State Building Code, the State Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the State Safety Code for Boilers and Hot Water Heaters. Elevator Inspectors are part of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Primarily work from home, with varying daily field assignments, and anticipated statewide travel
• In office reporting will be to the Central Office, located at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First Shift

THE ROLE

These opportunities make a positive difference and provide safety for the people who live, work, and play in the State of Connecticut. Through the inspection of elevators, escalators, ski-lifts and other lifting devices you will be making a difference every day. There are approximately 16,000 existing devices and 400 new devices each year that our team is responsible for inspecting and issuing citations where the device is out of compliance.

Watch the video below to see what it's like to be an Elevator Inspector for the State of Connecticut!

Duties Include

• Inspecting construction, installation, alteration and operation of existing elevators, escalators and ski lifts.
• Witnessing full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators.
• Investigating accidents and complaints involving lifting devices.
• Inspecting and recommending shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations and unsafe conditions.
• Reviewing new construction scope of work plans.
• Conducting new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators.
• Testifying at hearings and in court.
• Gathering information and writing reports.
• Reviewing blueprints.
• Responding to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors and the public regarding various building and engineering codes.
• Participating in building job code meetings with contractors.
• Collecting overdue fees for elevator operating certificates.
• Assisting in training of new Elevator Inspectors.
• Inspecting amusement parks and carnival rides.
• Assisting in development of seminars on code standards.
• Performing related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Inspects construction, installation, alteration and operation of existing elevators, escalators and ski lifts.
• Witnesses full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators.
• Investigates accidents and complaints involving lifting devices.
• Investigates complaints.
• Inspect and recommends shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations and/or unsafe conditions.
• Reviews new construction scope of work plans.
• Conducts new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators.
• Testifies at hearings and in court.
• Gathers information and writes reports.
• Reviews blueprints.
• Responds to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors and the general public regarding various building and engineering codes.
• Participates in building job code meetings with contractors.
• Collects overdue fees for elevator operating certificates.
• May assist in training of new Elevator Inspectors.
• May inspect amusement parks and carnival rides.
• May develop or assist in development and conduct of seminars on code standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of standard methods and materials used in construction and operation of lifting devices; signal systems, installation drawings and wiring diagrams; relevant state laws, regulations and various engineering and building codes; inspection and investigation methods and techniques; electrical welding and building disciplines; and ability to operate microprocessor control equipment and all other relevant technical devices affecting and controlling operation of lifting devices.
• Skills: interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings, designs and specifications; utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess at the time of employment and maintain during employment a license as an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

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 smart phone and other mobile devices for reporting.
• Experience providing oral and written instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class will be required to climb in and onto elevator cars and may risk danger of injury from working with electrical wiring and may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.

Conclusion

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.