Elevator Inspector
Core
Inspects construction, alteration, capacity, and safety of passenger, freight, and sidewalk elevators, escalators, dumb-waiters, and amusement devices for compliance with NYC Construction Codes and rules.
Role type
Senior IC elevator inspector
Builds
Ensures compliance with NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and approved plans for elevator systems
Domain
Construction / Elevator Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical inspection of elevators and related devices, accident investigation, safety test witnessing, spot-checks and audits, drawing study, occupancy change surveys, violation issuance, worker license verification, legal testimony, record keeping, law enforcement, supervision and training of subordinates, vehicle operation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform technical inspections of construction, alteration, and safety of elevators, escalators, amusement rides, and other related devices; Respond to, report, and investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints; Witness safety tests on high-speed elevators; Perform spot-checks and audits; Study drawings to obtain details for inspections; Make surveys of changes of occupancy; Issue violations, summonses, and stop work orders; Verify licenses of onsite workers; Testify in court, depositions, and ECB; Maintain records and make reports; Explain and enforce laws and rules; Assign, supervise, review, and evaluate work of subordinates; Train subordinates; Review applications; Operate a motor vehicle
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
