Elevator Inspector I - City

Job Description

Pay Range: 417

Hourly Rate: $25.81 - $40.01

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

Eligibility List Preference Order

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).

Application, Hiring, and Background

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the:
Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks

If you have questions, check out the:
Frequently Asked Questions

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Position Designation

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Job Summary

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Development Center Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of the Chief Electrical Inspector.

Employees of this classification utilize skills, knowledge and abilities which may have been acquired prior to assuming the responsibilities of the position. Essential job functions include conducting inspections to ensure the proper installation and safe operation of elevators, escalators, people lifts, and freight elevators. The Elevator Inspector I is responsible for witnessing tests which may involve a degree of personal risk.

The employee works independently in enforcing codes and specifications outlined in International Building Code, National Electrical Code, and national elevator code books. Work products are periodically reviewed at the discretion of the Elevator Inspector II and/or Chief Electrical Inspector.

Veterans Preference

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of proper materials and devices used in elevator construction.
• Knowledge of properly operating elevator systems.
• Knowledge of procedures for testing elevator systems.
• Knowledge of and skill in following safety procedures.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and drawings.
• Skill in assessing the overall condition of different elevators, escalators and people lift systems.
• Skill in using standard office equipment.
• Skill in recording…