Elevator Inspector - Vermont

Colonial Group; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Elevator Inspector to perform complex inspections of elevators, escalators, and related conveyance systems across job sites to ensure compliance with safety codes. The role emphasizes reporting, interpretation of codes, and clear communication with owners and contractors.

Travel to various sites is required; candidates must hold a Certified Elevator Inspection License and maintain AHJ licenses.

Qualifications

• Requires Certified Elevator Inspection License through NEASA International or QEITF.
• Maintains AHJ licenses and communicates with owners/contractors.
• Needs ability to use laptop/tablet to enter inspection reports and access code standards.
• Ideal candidate has strong knowledge of elevator industry principles and practices.
• Good social skills and public interaction are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect elevators, escalators, lifts, and conveyance systems for code compliance with state/local requirements.
• Complete reports noting violations and recommendations; submit to AHJ and owners.
• Interpret and explain codes to owners, contractors, and maintenance staff.
• Coordinate extra inspections and communicate findings clearly.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of code developments and CE classes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Time management

Negotiation

Customer service

Reliability

Education

Certified Elevator Inspection License (NEASA/QEITF)

Tools

Inspection portals

Job description

Job Description Summary

Basic Purpose

Elevator Inspectors perform complex inspections of new and existing conveyance equipment, including elevators, escalators, vertical platform lifts and dumb waiters to ensure compliance with standard building and safety codes. Elevator Inspectors are responsible for enforcing compliance with codes to ensure public safety. Elevator Inspectors investigate complaints concerning conveyance equipment, recommend repairs and follow up to ensure compliance. Elevator Inspectors maintain accurate records and reports of each inspection. In addition, Elevator Inspectors interpret and explain building and safety codes to contractors, maintenance workers, property owners, and to the general public.

Scope

Elevator inspectors ensure that elevators and escalators are safe for use. Inspectors verify that lift equipment meets standard building and safety codes, issuing certificates of compliance or noncompliance based on their findings.

Reporting and Working Relationships

This position will report to the Regional Inspection Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities (100%)

• Inspects elevators, escalators, lifts, and other conveyance systems to ensure components are compliant with all adopted codes as they pertain to the state/local requirements.
• Completes required reports and paperwork noting all findings including Violations, Recommendations, and passing comments.
• Submits reports to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), provides copy to owner, and copy to appropriate ATIS office.
• Provides interpretation and recommendation to ensure compliance with the intent of each code.
• Effectively communicates findings to building owners and contractors.
• Picks up extra inspections as needed.
• Generates new customers for services.
• Explains and clarifies code-related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicates and upholds standards consistently.
• Keeps abreast of code developments and changes pertaining to elevators and inspections.
• Completes annual Continuing Education Classes, to keep abreast of all code developments, code changes, and regulation requirements as it pertains to elevators, escalators, lifts, and all other conveyance systems.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position operates in varied environments.
• Routinely deals with loud noises, working near moving and/or mechanical parts, and in high, precarious places.
• Extremely demanding attention required.
• Regularly required to talk and listen.
• Required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Considerable time is spent in the field inspecting elevators, escalators, and various other lift equipment.
• Inspection sites can be dirty, cluttered with materials or debris. Inspectors may have to climb ladders or many flights of stairs, or crawl around in tight spaces.
• Inspectors must adhere to safety requirements, including PPE at construction sites such as wearing hard hats, safety shoes, high visibility vest, and eye protection.
• There can be a risk of electric shock due to working near working mechanical parts and wires.
• Environments can be dusty and include various odors.
• There is often vibration while riding the elevators.
• Position deals with various non-weather conditions including heat and cold and periodically must deal with outdoor weather conditions.

Travel

Travel to and from jobs is required to service our clients and customers. Travel may be required but will be determined on as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certified Elevator Inspection License through NEASA International or the QEI Training Fund (QEITF).
• Must have additional AHJ Licenses/Certifications for the AHJs in which you will be working as well as maintaining those licenses annually as required. Need to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing when working with maintenance companies, building owners, and others.
• Must be able to comply with and understand the applicable ordinances and code of ethics as set forth by the certifying organization.
• Must be able to use a laptop or tablet computer to enter inspection reports, and inspection results including violations, update information within portals, as well as lookup code and standards related to elevator inspections.
• Ideal candidates should have considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, materials, and tools of the industry.
• Must exhibit good social skills and be able to deal with the public.

Competencies

• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Displays dependability through attendance, follow through, and completion of tasks.
• Shows teamwork by cooperating with others, exhibiting a positive attitude, and communicating openly, consistently, and directly.
• Listens to others.
• Time Management.
• Negotiating.
• Strong communication proficiency.
• Customer Focused - creates satisfied customers by providing exceptional customer service.
• Takes initiative and acts in a responsible manner.
• Shows flexibility within established parameters