Elevator Inspector (RLD #10117986)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elevator Inspector role in New Mexico will perform on-site inspections of elevator installations in commercial and public buildings to ensure compliance with current elevator codes and the Construction Industries Licensing Act. This position primarily serves Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra and Dona Ana Counties.

Ideal candidates are bilingual (English/Spanish) and reside in Las Cruces or surrounding areas, possess NM Inspector Certification and national elevator inspector certifications, and

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would have the highest degree of integrity and professionalism, extensive field experience in elevator construction.
• Must possess and maintain a valid defensive driver's certificate and driver's license.
• Must pass examination of a national certifying organization within one year of employment and remain certified in at least one specialty.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily schedules for maximum efficiency and minimum travel.
• Research current codes as they apply to field inspections to protect life and property.
• Communicate daily with supervisor, contractors, homeowners, architects, and engineers to ensure properly permitted, licensed, and code compliant installations.
• Provide assistance in other inspection areas when necessary.
• Regularly operate a state vehicle for essential travel to inspection sites.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

NM Inspector Certification

National elevator inspector certs

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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The primary purpose of the Elevator Bureau is to perform on-site inspections of elevator installations in New Mexico. The Elevator Bureau ensures that elevator installations in commercial and public buildings conform to the current adopted elevator codes and standards and the provisions of the Construction Industries Licensing Act. Through enforcement, the Elevator Bureau protects lives, health, safety, and properties of the citizens of New Mexico.

Why does the job exist?

The primary purpose of the Elevator Inspector is to perform on-site inspection of elevator installations in New Mexico. The Elevator Inspector will ensure that elevator installation in commercial and public buildings conform to the current adopted elevator codes and standards and the provisions of the Construction Industries Licensing Act. Through enforcement, the Elevator Inspector will protect the life, health, safety, and property of the citizens of New Mexico. This position is primarily to provide inspection services to Grant, Hildalgo, Luna, Sierra and Dona Ana Counties.

How does it get done?

Organization of daily schedules for maximum efficiency and minimum travel, researching and familiarization of current codes as they apply to conducting field inspections to protect life and property of New Mexico residents. Communicating daily with supervisor, contractors, homeowners, architects, and engineers as well as fellow inspectors from CID bureaus as necessary to ensure properly permitted, licensed and code compliant installations. Also, providing assistance in other inspection areas when determined necessary. Must be able to regularly/daily operate a provided state vehicle for purposes of essential travel to/from inspection sites and other locations as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.

Who are the customers?

The citizens of New Mexico to include Building owners, contractors, architects, and engineers.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate would have the highest degree of integrity and professionalism, extensive field experience in Elevator construction and possess a valid New Mexico Inspector Certification as well as the respective national elevator Inspector certifications. The ideal candidate would be bilingual (English/Spanish) and reside within the assigned area of duty. Candidate would reside in Las Cruces or surrounding area.

If not already certified in a specialty as set out below, each Inspector must pass the examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Construction Inspection Division within one (1) year of employment; and each Inspector must then remain certified by such certifying organization in at least one (1) of the following specialties:
Elevator Inspector: Three (3) years of journeyman or foreman level experience; OR substitute up to two (2) years with technical, university, or college training, the third year being journeyman or foreman level experience. Equivalency shall be calculated such that one (1) year of training equals one-half (1/2) year of journeyman or foreman level experience; OR (5) years' experience as a certified inspector from a recognized jurisdiction for one (1) year of the experience requirement and at least two (2) years of related trade experience or technical, university, or college training.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid defensive driver's certificate and driver's license. Must be able to pass a preemployment background check.

Working Conditions

Incumbent will move about construction job sites in all types of weather and conditions to include, at times, extensive drive time, climbing ladders, navigating through ditches and trenches and avoiding hazards typically related to construction job sites. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Work is performed using a personal computer for extended periods. Must be able to regularly/daily operate a provided state vehicle for purposes of essential travel to/from inspection sites and other locations as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.