Elevator Inspector (Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department)
City of Detroit
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Elevator Inspector 10
State of Michigan
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$30.83 - $42.04
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting elevators and similar devices in buildings across Michigan to ensure they meet safety laws and standards, checking new installations, doing regular maintenance reviews, and fixing any issues found.
Inspectors also look into accidents or complaints and keep detailed records of their work.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in mechanical systems, a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to public safety.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of elevator construction, installation, operation, and maintenance
- Familiarity with applicable laws, rules, and safety standards for elevating devices
- Ability to perform physical inspections, including climbing and working in confined spaces
- Skills in identifying violations, ordering corrections, and conducting follow-ups
- Experience investigating accidents, complaints, and assisting with prosecutions
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and reports
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Michigan
Full Job Description
The Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) is filling a vacant Elevator Inspector 10 position, in various locations throughout Michigan.
These positions are responsible for the inspection of new or altered elevating devices to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and standards; perform annual or periodic inspections on commercial elevating devices as determined by law or rules; order necessary corrections when violations are identified and follow-up to make sure corrections have been made; and maintain records and reports. In addition, the inspector may investigate elevator accidents and complaints and assist with prosecution of violations of the law or rules.
View the full position description here:
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LARA Career Opportunities (michigan.gov)
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Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Five years of experience in the construction, installation, repair or maintenance of elevators, including two years equivalent to a journey-level elevator, skilled trades worker.
Additional Information
Possession of a Michigan driver’s license.
Possession of a Class C elevator journeyperson license issued by the State of Michigan with at least a Limited Use/Limited Application (LULA) classification; OR equivalent requirements accepted for Class C elevator journeyperson licensure with at least a Limited Use/Limited Application (LULA) classification as accepted by the State of Michigan licensing agency.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ElevatorInspector_12588_7.pdf
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