Senior Elevator & Amusement Ride Safety Inspector

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

Job summary

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal invites applications for Elevator and Amusement Ride Inspectors to perform annual safety inspections of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters, and amusement rides to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must reside in Jackson, Platte, Clay, Ray, Lafayette, Johnson, or Cass counties within 90 days, or be considered case-by-case.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the mechanical and/or electrical trades, including at least one year with elevator design, installation, maintenance, repair, and/or inspection.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED; substitutions allowed for up to two years with post-secondary education in related fields.
• Ability to obtain QEI certification within two years.
• Ability to obtain NAARSO Level 1 certification or equivalent within two years.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform annual safety inspections and testing of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters, amusement rides and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with state laws, rules, codes, and standards enforced by the Division of Fire Safety.
• Identify potential inspection sites and locate unregistered elevator-related equipment.
• Inspect new, existing, and altered equipment for compliance.
• 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, etc.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical trades

QEI Certification within 2 years

NAARSO Level 1 or equivalent

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary training in mechanical/electrical engineering or related area

Job description

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal invites applications for Elevator and Amusement Ride Inspectors to perform annual safety inspections of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, dumbwaiters, and amusement rides to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must reside in Jackson, Platte, Clay, Ray, Lafayette, Johnson, or Cass counties within 90 days, or be considered case-by-case.