Elevator Inspector

Introduction

Do you hold an active Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson license? Does a career in public service excite you? If so, read below and apply today!

• Primarily work from home with varying daily field assignments
• Anticipated statewide travel
• In‑office reporting to the Central Office at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, First Shift

• Inspect construction, installation, alteration, and operation of existing elevators, escalators, and ski lifts
• Witness full load safety and hydraulic pressure tests on elevators
• Investigate accidents and complaints involving lifting devices
• Recommend shutdown of lifting devices due to code safety violations or unsafe conditions
• Review new construction scope of work plans
• Conduct new acceptance inspections on newly installed elevators
• Testify at hearings and in court
• Gather information and write reports
• Review blueprints
• Respond to questions from architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, managers, elevator contractors, and the public regarding building and engineering codes
• Participate in building job code meetings with contractors
• Collect overdue fees for elevator operating certificates
• Assist in training new Elevator Inspectors
• Inspect amusement parks and carnival rides
• Assist in developing seminars on code standards
• Perform related duties as required

• Possess a license as an Unlimited Elevator Journeyperson from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection at the time of employment and maintain it during employment

• 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 smartphones and other mobile devices for reporting
• Experience providing oral and written instructions

• Require travel
• MAY require possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license

Incumbents will be required to climb in and onto elevator cars and may face danger of injury from work with electrical wiring. They may also be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.