Senior Elevator & Amusement Ride Inspector

State-of-Missour; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal seeks an Elevator and Amusement Ride Inspector to perform annual safety inspections, testing and compliance oversight. You will inspect elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters and related equipment to ensure public safety and code compliance.

You will advance to QEI and NAARSO certifications within two years, work with contractors and public officials, and participate in seminars and variance reviews.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical trades, including at least one year with elevators; high school diploma or GED.
• Able to obtain QEI certificate within two years.
• Able to obtain NAARSO Level 1 or equivalent within two years.
• Must pass physical and psychological examinations.
• Post-secondary education not required but may substitute for up to two years of general experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual safety inspections and testing of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts and related equipment.
• Investigate accidents or failures involving elevator-related equipment.
• Oversee independent state-licensed inspectors and review plans for new/altered equipment.
• Conduct informational seminars and review variance requests.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors, architects, engineers and the public.

Skills

Elevator safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Inspection procedures

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering coursework/continuing education

Job description

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal seeks an Elevator and Amusement Ride Inspector to perform annual safety inspections, testing and compliance oversight. You will inspect elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters and related equipment to ensure public safety and code compliance.

You will advance to QEI and NAARSO certifications within two years, work with contractors and public officials, and participate in seminars and variance reviews.