Elevator Safety Inspector - Protect Public Safety & Code Compliance

City of Detroit; Coleman (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit's Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department seeks an Elevator Inspector to inspect freight and passenger elevators and other elevating devices for code compliance, review plans, and participate in permit processes.

Under general supervision, you will witness acceptance tests, investigate complaints, prepare inspection reports, and may appear in court as a witness. A Michigan operator license and a City of Detroit Elevator Journeyman license are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED and two (2) years of advanced training in engineering principles and their practical application to the field of elevators.
• Eight (8) years of experience in the field of construction and maintenance of elevators and their auxiliaries.

Responsibilities

• Inspects elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and other elevating devices and their auxiliaries.
• Witnesses and reports on acceptance tests.
• Makes inspections of new elevator installations for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Checks safety appliances and investigates their working conditions.
• Inspects existing elevators and other elevating devices periodically and reports adverse conditions found.
• Investigates complaints of violations of codes and prepares notices of violations.
• Appears in court as a witness.
• Investigates and reports on accidents.
• Prepares daily activities reports.

Skills

Elevator knowledge

Mechanical dexterity

Observational skills

Inspection ability

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years advanced engineering training

One year advanced engineering college training

Job description

The City of Detroit's Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department seeks an Elevator Inspector to inspect freight and passenger elevators and other elevating devices for code compliance, review plans, and participate in permit processes.

Under general supervision, you will witness acceptance tests, investigate complaints, prepare inspection reports, and may appear in court as a witness. A Michigan operator license and a City of Detroit Elevator Journeyman license are required.