Elevator Safety Inspector: Code Compliance & Inspections

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. among others, is advertising an Elevator Inspector position with the NYC Department of Buildings in New York.

The role focuses on inspecting elevators, escalators, and related equipment for compliance with the NYC Construction Code, Department rules, and approved plans. The candidate must demonstrate extensive elevator-related experience or equivalent education, with opportunities to testify in legal settings and oversee inspections when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years full-time experience in elevator assembly, installation, repair or design.
• Three years plus two years of related education in elevators or maintenance.
• Three years plus sixty (60) college credits in related fields.
• Apprentice program completion with related experience or education.
• License as a professional engineer or registered architect.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of elevators, escalators, amusement rides, and related devices for compliance with codes and approved plans.
• Respond to accidents, incidents and complaints and report findings.
• Witness safety tests on high-speed elevators.
• Issue violations, summonses and stop work orders; verify licenses of onsite workers.
• Testify as needed at ECB, depositions, and court; maintain records and reports.
• Explain and enforce relevant laws and rules; may supervise staff.

Skills

Elevator inspection

Safety compliance

Documentation

Public safety

Education

Professional Engineer license

Apprentice program

60 credits toward degree

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. among others, is advertising an Elevator Inspector position with the NYC Department of Buildings in New York.

The role focuses on inspecting elevators, escalators, and related equipment for compliance with the NYC Construction Code, Department rules, and approved plans. The candidate must demonstrate extensive elevator-related experience or equivalent education, with opportunities to testify in legal settings and oversee inspections when required.