Elevator Inspector

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is accepting applications for multiple Elevator Inspector opportunities within the Office of the State Building Inspector. These roles are responsible for enforcing the State Building Code, the State Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and the State Safety Code for Boilers and Hot Water Heaters. Elevator Inspectors are part of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators team. These opportunities make a positive difference and provide safety for the people who live, work, and play in the State of Connecticut. Through the inspection of elevators, escalators, ski-lifts and other lifting devices, you will be making a difference every day. There are approximately 16,000 existing devices and 400 new devices each year that our team is responsible for inspecting and issuing citations where the device is out of compliance.

Requirements

Hold an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license.
Possess at the time of employment and maintain during employment a license as an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Ability to read technical drawings, designs and specifications.
Utilize computer software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical, fire alarm and building codes.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook.
Experience inspecting, adjusting and maintaining installed freight and passenger elevators and escalators.
Experience using smart phone and other mobile devices for reporting.
Experience providing oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Inspecting construction, installation, alteration and operation of existing elevators, escalators, and ski lifts.
Witnessing full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators.
Investigating accidents and complaints involving lifting devices.
Inspecting and recommending shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations and unsafe conditions.
Reviewing new construction scope of work plans.
Conducting new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators.
Testifying at hearings and in court.
Gathering information and writing reports.
Reviewing blueprints.
Responding to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors and the public regarding various building and engineering codes.
Participating in building job code meetings with contractors.
Collecting overdue fees for elevator operating certificates.
Assisting in training of new Elevator Inspectors.
Inspecting amusement parks and carnival rides.
Assisting in the development of seminars on code standards.
Performing related duties as required.