Elevator Inspector Maui

Position Summary

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division. The position is located on the Island of Maui and is full‑time.

Salary: $6,482 to $6,964 per month - SR-19, Step C to I. Salary includes Shortage Category Differential. Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Receives training in safety laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertinent to the equipment inspected; safety inspection and testing procedures; and accident investigation methods and techniques. Accompanies a higher‑level inspector on inspections and receives training in the performance of a variety of activities relating to the inspection and accident investigation involving elevators and kindred equipment. As competence is gained, performs progressively responsible inspection activities.

Investigates accidents or incidents involving elevators or its kindred equipment (escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways, lifting equipment).

• Knowledge of: English; mathematics; basic electrical, electronic and circuit construction principles (e.g., voltage, current and resistance, series and parallel circuits, grounding); basic mechanical principles as applied to structures, machines, pumps, mechanisms and the effects of traction on ropes and sheaves; terminology used in the elevator industry; and various types of equipment, their uses and limitations.
• Ability to: Read, comprehend, interpret, apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, policies, procedures, codes, standards, and other requirements; understand and apply electrical, electronic, circuit construction, and mechanical principles; read architectural and installation drawings and circuit diagrams; prepare simple reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions, and instructions presented in diagrammatic or schematic form; communicate and work effectively with others; and perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, etc.).

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as an elevator mechanic (may include experience in a four (4) year apprenticeship program and one (1) year post‑apprenticeship experience).
• Satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college coursework in mechanical and/or electrical engineering; and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience as an elevator mechanic (may include experience in a four (4) year apprenticeship program).
• Any comparable combination of mechanical or electrical trades training and/or experience as deemed acceptable by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) or any other organization accredited by ASME to certify qualified elevator inspectors.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

the DLIR website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Mail your completed application and supplemental questions to:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office, 830 Punchbowl St., Room 415, Honolulu, HI 96813. Application must be signed. Applications received without a signature may not be considered.

Contact: DLIR.HRO.Admin