Elevator Inspector Trainee: Hands-On Safety & Codes

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry seeks a career‑oriented individual to become a Uniform Construction Code Elevator Inspector Trainee. The role focuses on learning to inspect elevators and lifting devices for compliance with safety laws and standards.

You will perform inspections, observe equipment, review installations, assess unsafe conditions, assist in accident inquiries, and prepare detailed reports.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the construction, inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, or design of elevators or other lifting devices.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Certification as Elevator Inspector within the probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Safety Inspection: Assist in checking elevators and lifting devices to confirm proper load design and functioning safety systems
• Equipment Observation: Observe and operate cars, controls, hoist ways, guide rails, doors, wiring, hydraulics, and machinery for compliance with safety standards
• Plan Compliance: Review new installations or major repairs to ensure work follows approved plans
• Condition Evaluation: Assess situations to determine whether unsafe equipment may remain in use or must be sealed out of service
• Accident Investigation: Support inquiries into elevator accidents and serious issues referred by authorized inspectors
• Report Preparation: Help prepare detailed inspection and investigation summaries for review

Skills

Elevator inspection experience

Valid driver’s license

Safety mindset

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry seeks a career‑oriented individual to become a Uniform Construction Code Elevator Inspector Trainee. The role focuses on learning to inspect elevators and lifting devices for compliance with safety laws and standards.

You will perform inspections, observe equipment, review installations, assess unsafe conditions, assist in accident inquiries, and prepare detailed reports.