Elevator Inspector

Overview

You will be assigned a state vehicle that is equipped with your virtual office. This position requires frequent in-state travel, may require out-of-town stays up to a week at a time, and occasional meetings at the office, and will be scheduled to work four 10-hour days per week.

If you have elevator industry experience, you enjoy working with people, and you desire a better work-life balance - look no further! The State of Utah Labor Commission has a vacant Elevator Inspector position open in the Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety Division. This position offers full medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, and much more!

As an Elevator Inspector, you will be responsible for jurisdictional inspection of elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts, and other lift devices for compliance. Due to the minimal supervision of the position, we need a self-starter with high integrity. Within your first six months, you will be required to pass the State exam and eventually be required to pass the NAESA QEI examination.

• Scheduling and conducting inspections.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.
• Providing consultation, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions.
• Analyzing, summarizing, and/or reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results, and/or making recommendations.
• Maintaining detailed inspection or investigation records, preparing reports, and attending to other related administrative requirements.

• Strong work management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; ability to access web databases to enter and search information.
• The willingness to travel the state for inspections.

• 1+ years of training or experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or testing of elevators, or equivalent or related equipment.

• A Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification.
• Been trained in the construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or testing of elevator equipment ("elevator personnel").
• At least one year of experience performing inspections and performing or witnessing tests on elevator equipment.
• Four years of verifiable documented experience in the mechanical and/or electrical aspects of the elevator industry.
• A mechanical engineering degree, US Navy Engineering schooling for elevators, and/or two years of college courses in an elevator industry-related engineering field.
• Experience or training with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes and standards.

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and a great work-life balance. You can learn more about the offered benefits here. Learn more about the Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety Division here.

Responsibilities

Utah's workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in housing. In addition to Administration, there are five divisions within the Labor Commission:

• Adjudication
• Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD)
• Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety
• Industrial Accidents
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
  • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those with other medical insurance.
  • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those with other dental insurance.
  • 4 vision plan options under Eye Med or Opti Care
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
  • Tier I Public Employees System for service credit prior to 7/1/2011.
  • Tier II options for new hires:
    Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System or Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan.
  • Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Annual leave and sick leave accrue at 4 hours per pay period; 12 paid holidays.
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(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• Successful applicants will be required to pass exams and become certified as a Utah Elevator Inspector within one (1) year.
• A valid driver's license is required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA
  53-3-202(1)(a).
• The ability to deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• The ability to operate applicable safety equipment.
• Knowledge of agency, professional, and/or industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies and procedures.
• The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• The ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules,…