Elevator Inspector

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

3d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for conducting on-site elevator and similar conveyances safety inspections, consulting visits, complaint and accident investigations. The role involves making on-site inspections and investigations in accordance with applicable laws, standards, practices, and procedures. The inspector has the authority to sign acceptance tags for new elevators and to red tag elevators and related equipment if unsafe or non-compliant with the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act or Elevator Act. This position performs tests and inspections of elevators, lifts, hoists, escalators, and related equipment to ensure compliance with state acts. The role may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based on business needs and performance. The State of Arizona promotes a work culture of flexibility, autonomy, and trust, with many employees participating in the Remote Work Program.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• If selected for hire, possess or obtain, within 18 months of hire, a "Certificate of Competency" from the State of Arizona Industrial Commission; OR have been certified by the National Associated Elevator Safety Authorities and have a minimum of five years experience, within the last ten years, in one or a combination of the following areas: Elevator inspection, construction, maintenance and/or repair.
• Five years of experience in elevator inspection, construction, maintenance or repair.
• Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) may be substituted.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in Arizona Occupational Safety and Health ACT
• Knowledge in Arizona Elevator Act
• Knowledge in American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME( A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
• Knowledge in ANSI A10.1 Belt ManLifts
• Knowledge in ANSI A10.4 Personnel Hoists
• Knowledge in ANSI A10.5 Material Hoists
• Knowledge in Test and procedures for determining if an elevator or escalator is in compliance and meets all requirements of related codes: e.g. handicap requirements, local building codes.
• Knowledge in National Electric Code, and others in Part XVI of the ANSI/ASME A17.1 code
• Knowledge in Procedures for determining whether all required periodic tests have been performed adequately and correctly.
• Comprehensive knowledge of elevator design, construction, maintenance, and safety.
• Knowledge in Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge in Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Policies, Procedures and Rules.
• Knowledge in Google Suit, Windows, Excel, Power Point, Database and Adobe Acrobat.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in typing and using a keyboard
• Skill in time management
• Skill in interpreting and review of submitted elevator shop drawings for compliance to elevator safety codes
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in recognition and evaluation of elevator and other conveyance hazards
• Skill in report writing and documentation of inspections
• Skill in leadership
• Skill in logic and analytical skills
• Ability to manage heavy workloads with high level of accuracy and production
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to interpret plan for the new installation of elevators and other conveyances
• Ability to recognize and engage tactfully with those of different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions or equipment
• Ability to interpret the Arizona Elevator Act with rules and regulations for elevator owners/users and other interested parties

Responsibilities

• Conduct required inspections and consultations throughout the state to determine if equipment is compliant with all applicable codes, standards, and rules.
• Determine, through inspections and/or planned reviews, if equipment is safe for use.
• Produce complete and accurate reports of the inspections.
• Ensure that corrective action is taken for elevators or other devices found to be non-compliant with codes.
• Answer and follow through on questions from external customers related to inspections, complaints, laws, rules, and codes.
• Contribute and offer solutions to the Arizona Management Systems (AMS) for the Elevator Section.
• Attend scheduled training classes to improve skills and enhance knowledge in the Elevator Section.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed