Elevator Inspector jobs in Nashville, TN
Elevator Inspector inspects, adjusts, and maintains installed freight and passenger elevators and escalators to meet specifications and safety codes. May recommend repairs. Being an Elevator Inspector requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified in an area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Additionally, Elevator Inspector is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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ELEVATOR INSPECTOR ASSISTANT
- State of Tennessee
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
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Location: Davidson County
Last Day to Apply: Mar 18 , 2024
Business Unit: Labor/Trades/Facility Mgmt
Job Family: Labor & Workforce Development
Job Opening ID: 55848Job Information
Opening Date/Time03/12/2024 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time03/18/2024 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)$3,958.00
Salary (Annually)$47,496.00
Job TypeFull-Time
City, State LocationNashville, TN
DepartmentLabor and Workforce Development
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, BOILERS AND ELEVATORS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTYQualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: construction inspection work or any mechanical work, including but not limited to hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems.Substitution of Education for Experience: Full-time experience in the inspection of lifting-and-conveying devices or construction work of any mechanical work may substitute for the required education to a maximum of two years (i.e., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).
Necessary Special Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the Tennessee Elevator Inspector Licensing Exam within one year of hire date;
- A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required for employment in some positions.
Summary
Summary: Under immediate supervision, performs elevator inspection work of routine difficulty, and performs related work as required.Distinguishing Features: This is the entry-level class in the Elevator Inspector sub-series. An employee in this class learns to inspect new and existing installations for compliance with state standards. This class differs from Elevator Inspector 1, in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the mid-level.
ResponsibilitiesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:- Learns to inspect hoist way/raceway for the safety of equipment and personnel.
- Learns to inspect exits and entrances of all raceways for safety.
- Learns to inspect machine room for appropriate maintenance of equipment and machinery.
- Learns to ensure safe, convenient access to manual disconnect switch, controller, and motor.
- Learns to visually inspect cable for wear or decrease in circumference.
- Learns to ensure safety tests are current by locating safe test tag.
- Learns to inspect elevators, escalators, and other lifting-and-conveying devices including dumb-waiters, tramways, moving walks, and ski lifts.
- Learns to assure the design, installation, and safe operation of lifting-and-conveying devices meet State and National laws and ordinances.
- Learns to examine hoist way, interlock system, emergency bell and stop switch for proper functioning.
- Learns to examine electrical and mechanical features of elevator installations (including elevator cars, beams, safety devices, control circuits, cables, guide rails, governors, switch boxes, counterweights, and buffers) for conformance to safety regulations.
- Learns to use stopwatch or tachometer to time elevator speeds between floors.
- Learns to determine allowable loads for elevators and other devices by adding weights to the car and ensuring that car position is maintained.
- Learns to observe running of safety test of elevators to determine if motor brakes and safety devices under car work properly.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:- Learns to process information received or taken during an inspection and apply it to appropriate codes.
- Learns to differentiate between existing devices and new devices as it pertains to corresponding codes.
- Learns to issue citations to building owners for noncompliance with State and National code.
- Learns to identify deviations from State and National code concerning electrical, fire, building, mechanical, gas, and plumbing systems through visual and mechanical inspections.
- Learns to identify and document infractions on a standard form or computerized field.
- Learns to issue citations to building owners indicating the severity of the infractions.
- Learns to recommend corrections for unsafe mechanical conditions of lifting-and-conveying devices based on results of inspection.
- Learns to conduct investigations in event of accidents.
- Learns to determine facts at time of accident, including number of person on lifting or conveying device, recent maintenance of device and deviations from elevator, emergency and building code.
- Learns to compare items on the standardized investigative form to investigation details of elevator operating condition and environment.
- Learns to write descriptive reports via the computer describing the severity of the accident and the potential causes for noncompliance with State and National code.
- Learns to provide information for legal depositions involving facts of accident as requested.
- Learns to evaluate the alarm, sprinkler, electrical and emergency systems of elevators and other lifting-and-conveying devices.
- Learns to trigger smoke detectors to determine if proper emergency systems (i.e., alarm, sprinkler) are activated.
- Learns to disrupt power to elevator lights to ensure proper functioning of emergency lights.
- Learns to visually inspect and measure distance between elevator power source and controller.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:- Learns to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, by telephone or e-mail.
- Learns to provide technical assistance to elevator owners and elevator industry professionals (i.e., engineers, architects and building operators) regarding lifting-and-conveying devices.
- Learns to discuss State and National regulations with elevator owners and industry professionals.
- Learns to explain requirements, discuss problems and recommend solutions related to installation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:- Learns through departmental procedures and training sessions that enable the employee to receive state license and QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification.
Getting Information:- Learns to examine requests for new and existing inspections for elevators, escalators, moving walks, tramways, including lifting-and-conveying devices for use by the public.
- Learns to assist any inspector in his daily job requirements.
- Learns required computer skills to receive, analyze, input and extract data.
- Learns to evaluate the codes books and terminology to apply to each individual device.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:- Learns to handle complaints in a professional (maintaining composure, documenting accurately, being courteous) manner.
Documenting/Recording Information:- Learns to document and record inspection data.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:- Learns to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Interacting with Computers:- Learns to enter and retrieve data in the departmental systems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates:- Learns to provide information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.
Competencies
Knowledge:Competencies:- Integrity and Trust
- Ethics and Values
- Self-Development
- Listening
- Patience
- Technical Learning
- Intellectual Horsepower
- Learning on the Fly
- Composure
- Personal Learning
Skills:- English Language
- Public Safety and Security
- Building and Construction
- Customer and Personal Service
- Design
- Engineering and Technology
- Law and Government
- Clerical
- Mechanical
Abilities:- Service Orientation
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Installation
- Operation Monitoring
- Coordination
- Learning Strategies
- Time Management
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Speech Clarity
- Speech Recognition
- Oral Comprehension
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Near Vision
- Night Vision
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Depth Perception
- Deductive Reasoning
- Far Vision
- Gross Body Coordination
- Memorization
- Number Facility
- Peripheral Vision
- Reaction Time
- Selective Attention
- Written Expression
- Manual Dexterity
- Speed of Limb Movement
- Auditory Attention
- Multilimb Coordination
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Dynamic Flexibility
- Dynamic Strength
- Extent Flexibility
- Inductive Reasoning
- Problem Sensitivity
- Rate Control
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
- Telephone
- Fax Machine/Scanner
- Printer
- Copy Machine
- Motor Vehicles
- Audio/Video Recorders
- GPS
- Calculator
- Elevator Emergency Escape Keys
- Tachometer
- Escalator Step Gauges
- Cable Gauges
- Door Gauges
- Hard Hat
- Safety Harness
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Shoes
- High Visibility Vest
- Flashlights
- Lockout Tagouts
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New Installation and Modernization Elevator Mechanic
- DC Elevator
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
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- 23 Days Ago
Elevator Install Technician
- Elevator Services Group
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Elevator Install Technician Location: Nashville, TN Skills: Mechanical and/or building experience preferred Job Description We are seeking Elevator Installation Technician(s) to focus on installation ...
- 26 Days Ago
Elevator Modernization Apprentice
- Oracle Elevator Holdco, Inc
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: Assist the Modernization Technician in the performance of their duties, which include completing modernizations and repairs for hydraulic and traction elevators; and installing microproce...
- 1 Month Ago
General Manager (Nashville)
- TK Elevator Corporation
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced General Manager in Nashville, TNResponsible for driving revenue growth and managing the P&L within the...
- 1 Month Ago
Operations Coordinator- Modernization (Nashville)
- TK Elevator Corporation
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- The first 3 letters in workplace are Y-O-U!TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator- Modernization in Nashville, TN.Responsible for performing all administrative duties a...
- 2 Months Ago
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About Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017.
Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...
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Income Estimation for Elevator Inspector jobs
$55,863 to $82,852
Nashville, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
What does an Elevator Inspector do?
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