NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Elevator Inspector (Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department)
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$64K/yr - $85K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department, which is committed to ensuring public safety regarding buildings and their environments. The Elevator Inspector role involves inspecting various elevating devices for compliance with codes, investigating complaints, and preparing reports on inspections and accidents.
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Responsibilities
Inspects elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and other elevating devices and their auxiliaries
Witnesses and reports on acceptance tests
Makes inspections of new elevator installations for compliance with approved plans and specifications
Checks safety appliances and investigates their working conditions
Inspects existing elevators and other elevating devices periodically and reports adverse conditions found
Investigates complaints of violations of codes and prepares notices of violations
Appears in court as a witness
Investigates and reports on accidents
Prepares daily activities reports
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or GED and two (2) years of advanced training in engineering principles and their practical application to the field of elevators, which training may have been secured by the completion of a reputable apprenticeship in elevator repair and new installations
Eight (8) years of experience in the field of construction and maintenance of elevators and other elevating devices and their auxiliaries
Valid State of Michigan Operator License required
Employees in this class must hold a City of Detroit Elevator Journeyman License
Preferred
One (1) year of advanced training in an engineering college
Experience in the inspection and/or supervisory phases of the work
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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