Elevator Inspector

Department: Metro Area Building & Construction Dept.
Pay: Salary Range: $18.72 to $23.88. Salary depends upon experience, certification and education.
Work Schedule: M-F 7am to 4pm

Ensures and maintains compliance with applicable regulatory guidance governing elevator (conveyance) systems and equipment. Performs inspections in the course of construction, alteration or repair and must assess all elevator (conveyance) applications in the field for code compliance and be able to communicate discrepancies to the customer and explain code requirements. Employee works alone in the field and demonstrates superb customer service.

Elevator Inspection of Residential & Commercial Systems
Perform inspections in the course of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with all applicable/adopted codes and safety standards and manage and maintain records utilizing electronic devices in the field.
Follows up on corrections to ensure that corrections have been satisfied. Document into MABCD Inspection Software: Define deficiencies succinctly, cite specific code reference, and give specific date for remediation if applicable.
Monitors permits and ensures that applicable inspections are scheduled and performed.

Code enforcement and investigations:
Investigates complaints, reported safety issues and potential code violations.
Assists management and legal staff in addressing violations, gather relevant documentation and possibly testify in court or in administrative hearings.

Education and Training:
Maintain required certifications through continuing education.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Five or more years of experience in the construction industry - OR - Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Active certifications.

MABCD hires at multiple levels. Please see the qualification levels below:
Elevator Inspector II
Valid electrical, elevator or accessibility lift, trade certificate (journeyman, master).
Five or more years of experience as a journeyman, residential journeyman, or master in the construction industry with an electrical or elevator trade certificate (journeyman, or master).
Certified by ICC as a commercial electrical inspector, or within 12 months of hire.
Certified as an Elevator Inspector through MABCD, or QEI elevator inspector certification, or within 12 months of hire
Elevator Inspector III
Meets all elevator inspector II requirements plus;
Valid master electrical, elevator or accessibility lift, trade certificate.
Certified by ICC as an electrical inspector (residential and electrical).
Certified by ICC as a building inspector, for both residential and commercial.
Two or more ICC inspector trade certificates in at least one or more areas (mechanical and/or plumbing).
Certified as a burglar and fire alarm inspector through MABCD.
Electrical / Elevator Inspector IV
Meets all elevator inspector III requirements plus;
Certified by ICC as a combination inspector (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) for both residential and commercial.
Certified as an elevator Inspector through MABCD.
Certified as a QEI elevator inspector

Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s Degree from Accredited College or Five years of training from an accredited Elevator Trade School. Inspection experience. Ten or more years of experience in the construction industry. Certified with a master electrical or master elevator, trade certificate. Certified by ICC in multiple trade capacities.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.