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City of Detroit · 13 hours ago

Elevator Inspector (Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department)

Coleman, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$64K/yr - $85K/yr

8+ years exp

The City of Detroit is committed to ensuring public safety and welfare through its Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department. The Elevator Inspector is responsible for inspecting elevators and other elevating devices, ensuring compliance with safety codes, and handling any violations or accidents related to elevators.

Government Administration

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Elevator InspectionEngineering PrinciplesConstruction ExperienceCity of Detroit Elevator CodeValid State Operator LicenseElevator Journeyman LicenseMechanical Engineering KnowledgeObservation SkillsReport WritingCommunication Skills

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

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after: Completion of thirty (30) years of service; At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

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