Elevator Inspector Trainee: Launch a Public Safety Career

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Uniform Construction Code Elevator Inspector Trainee to protect public safety by learning the inspection of elevators and lifting devices. This is a full-time, home-headquartered position with PA residency requirements and a path to certification.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, equipment observation, plan compliance reviews, and reporting, with a typical 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule, and salary range of $46,827 to $70,592 per year.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the construction, inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, or design of elevators, passenger ropeways, or other lifting devices.

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

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Uniform Construction Code Elevator Inspector Trainee to protect public safety by learning the inspection of elevators and lifting devices. This is a full-time, home-headquartered position with PA residency requirements and a path to certification.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, equipment observation, plan compliance reviews, and reporting, with a typical 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule, and salary range of $46,827 to $70,592 per year.