UCC Elevator Inspector Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•*Home Headquartered, PA
•Remote

About The Position

This role focuses on learning how to inspect elevators and lifting devices to ensure they meet safety laws, regulations, and standards. As a UCC Elevator Inspector Trainee, you will perform the following duties: Safety Inspection: Assist in checking elevators and lifting devices to confirm proper load design and functioning safety systems Equipment Observation: Observe and operate cars, controls, hoist ways, guide rails, doors, wiring, hydraulics, and machinery for compliance with safety standards Plan Compliance: Review new installations or major repairs to ensure work follows approved plans Condition Evaluation: Assess situations to determine whether unsafe equipment may remain in use or must be sealed out of service Accident Investigation: Support inquiries into elevator accidents and serious issues referred by authorized inspectors Report Preparation: Help prepare detailed inspection and investigation summaries for review.

Requirements

  • One year of experience in the construction, inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, or design of elevators, passenger ropeways, or other lifting devices, electronic equipment, electrical systems, heavy machinery, motors, engines, drives or hydraulic systems.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions.
  • Must meet the PA residency requirement.
  • Must live in or be willing to relocate to Cambria or Blair County by the end of the probationary period.

Nice To Haves

  • A career-oriented individual with self-drive to maintain public safety and the rules and regulations of the department, all while performing lifting device inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in checking elevators and lifting devices to confirm proper load design and functioning safety systems
  • Observe and operate cars, controls, hoist ways, guide rails, doors, wiring, hydraulics, and machinery for compliance with safety standards
  • Review new installations or major repairs to ensure work follows approved plans
  • Assess situations to determine whether unsafe equipment may remain in use or must be sealed out of service
  • Support inquiries into elevator accidents and serious issues referred by authorized inspectors
  • Help prepare detailed inspection and investigation summaries for review

Benefits

  • The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
  • The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
  • The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.
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