Elevator Inspector Hybrid #260624-3252AR-CR

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut is seeking an Elevator Inspector to join the Department of Administrative Services. The role involves inspecting elevators, escalators, and ski-lifts for compliance with state laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include conducting safety tests, reviewing construction scopes, and responding to queries regarding building codes. Candidates must hold an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license. Preferred qualifications include experience with electrical codes and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
• Experience with electrical, fire alarm, and building codes is preferred.
• Experience inspecting and maintaining elevators and escalators.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction and operation of elevators and escalators.
• Witness safety tests and investigate accidents.
• Review construction plans and conduct acceptance inspections.

Skills

Electrical codes

Fire alarm codes

Building codes

Microsoft Office Suite

Reporting with mobile devices

Providing instructions

Education

Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license

Job description

Elevator Inspector

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. Elevator Inspectors are part of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators team responsible for inspecting elevators, escalators, ski-lifts and other lifting devices for compliance with state laws, codes and regulations.

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.
• Inspect and recommend shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations and 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 various building and engineering codes.
• Participate in building job code meetings with contractors.
• Collect overdue fees for elevator operating certificates.
• Assist in training of new Elevator Inspectors.
• Inspect amusement parks and carnival rides.
• Assist in the development of seminars on code standards.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
• Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson.
• 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 smartphone and other mobile devices for reporting.
• Experience providing oral and written instructions.

Special Requirements

• Required travel across the state.
• May be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Working Conditions

Incumbents 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.