Elevator Inspector I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elevator Inspector I ensures the safe operation of elevators and related machinery. The position inspects and tests elevators and other conveyance equipment for compliance with applicable laws, reviews proposed installation and alteration plans, issues inspection certificates, investigates accidents and complaints, and performs related work as required. The role provides technical assistance to contractors, building officials, complainants, and others on safety codes and laws. It may involve ordering shutdowns or corrective action for unsafe equipment, preparing investigation reports for potential court use, inspecting construction and alteration work, and conducting elevator operator license examinations. Inspectors also coordinate with other agencies, maintain records, use computer software and handheld devices, and attend training on equipment and software. Work may expose inspectors to construction sites, elevator shafts, moving machinery, electrical systems, and all types of outdoor weather. The position involves travel for work, prolonged standing, tactful communication with contractors and building owners, deadline pressures, and possible standby/on-call status. Different shifts may be required, including graveyard shifts Monday–Friday and/or Sunday–Thursday. A criminal background check (CORI) and physical exam are required before hire.

Requirements

Hold a current and valid Elevator Constructor, Maintenance Man, and Repairman License issued by the Division of Professional Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections, under Section 71B of Massachusetts General Law.
A current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to the assignment may be required.
Pass a criminal background check (CORI) and physical exam before hire.
Be able to work different shifts, including graveyard shifts Monday–Friday and/or Sunday–Thursday.
Be able to travel for job-related purposes and stand for prolonged periods.
Be able to work around construction-site, elevator-shaft, moving-machinery, and electrical-system hazards, and outdoors in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

Inspect and test elevators, dumb waiters, moving walkways, sidewalk elevators, lifts, escalators, hoists, and related machinery for legal compliance.
Observe mechanical and electrical systems and safety controls, and issue or revoke certificates of inspection; advise contractors or building owners of violations.
Review and approve or deny plans and specifications for proposed installations or alterations of elevators and related machinery.
Investigate accidents and complaints involving defective or unsafe equipment by interviewing witnesses and examining evidence.
Respond orally or in writing to inquiries and explain safety codes and laws governing elevator installation, maintenance, and operation.
Order shutdowns and/or corrective action for faulty or unsafe elevators.
Prepare narrative or technical reports about elevator accidents and investigations for use in court action.
Review complaints or allegations of elevator systems operating in violation of safety codes and determine whether investigation is necessary.
Conduct periodic inspections during construction or alteration to check conformance with approved plans, and inspect temporary workmen’s elevators for safety.
Conduct on-site elevator operator license examinations as required.
Coordinate and schedule inspections with other agencies; contact parties to verify or clarify information; compile statistical data; maintain personal logs; and represent the agency at hearings or meetings.
Use handheld devices, software, and email systems, and enter data into computer systems.
Attend training on new or changing devices and software used or implemented by the Commonwealth.