Elevator Inspector Trainee - Start a Civil Service Career

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Altoona (PA); Remote; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Elevator Inspector Trainee to learn and perform safety inspections of elevators and lifting devices, ensuring compliance with laws and standards. The role emphasizes on-the-job training within a structured civil service environment.

Based in a home-headquartered arrangement in Pennsylvania, the position requires a valid driver's license and a potential probationary certification as an Elevator Inspector.

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

Skills

Elevator inspection

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Elevator Inspector Trainee to learn and perform safety inspections of elevators and lifting devices, ensuring compliance with laws and standards. The role emphasizes on-the-job training within a structured civil service environment.

Based in a home-headquartered arrangement in Pennsylvania, the position requires a valid driver's license and a potential probationary certification as an Elevator Inspector.