Elevator Inspector - Statewide - Multiple Vacancies
Elevator Inspector - Statewide - Multiple Vacancies
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Job Description
Department of Professional & Financial Regulation
Job Class Code: 7041
Grade: 20/Professional & Technical
Salary: $23.1632.35/Hour *Salary includes 12 Recruitment & Retention Stipend)
Location: Homebased State vehicle supplied
Opening Date: April 25 2025
Closing Date: June 22 2025
Safety in motion starts with you a certified Elevator Inspector. When stepping into an elevator or onto a ski lift you trust it will carry you safely to your destination. That trust is made possible by the critical work of Elevator Inspectors. As the expert behind the scenes ensuring these systems are not only functional but meet the highest safety standards keeps people movingand keeps them safe.
The DPFR Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation Elevator and Tramway Safety Program needs elevator inspectors to protect public health safety and welfare. Elevator inspectors work independently from a home office and in the field throughout Maine to:
Inspect register and certify new or modified elevators before public use ensuring compliance with safety standards laws regulations and codes. Take action including suspending or revoking certifications when public safety is at risk.
Investigate complaints and accidents caused by elevators and tramways and testify in court hearings as an expert witness on safety violations
Document equipment history including dimensions age condition location and inspection dates on all elevators and tramways
Ensure that elevators and tramways are inspected periodically by their owners pursuant to Maine law
Examine and license elevator mechanics inspectors and tramway personnel to maintain operational integrity
Draft recommended legislation and safety regulations to enhance public protection
Position Logistics
Because travel to inspection sites across Maine is a requirement a State vehicle is provided. By working directly with elevator companies to schedule inspection appointments youll enjoy the flexibility of setting your own schedule. Work is primarily completed in the field at the location of the elevator to be tested or from your home office. Field locations may be fully finished or in process of being built.
Ensure the systems that keep people moving are safe reliable and up to code. Public safety is in your handstake the ride with us!
What you need:
Knowledge of investigative methods and safety regulations for elevators and tramways
Understanding of machinery electricity motors and lift systems
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to conduct exams build relationships and provide expert testimony
Proficiency in writing reports and maintaining accurate records
Minimum qualifications:
Two 2 years experience inspecting elevators and tramways.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Once hired employees must be able to obtain Certification as issued by the Qualified Elevator Inspector Association.
If you are not already a certified elevator inspector the agency provides assistance towards becoming certified including on the job training certification studying and courses.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to John Burpee Chief Elevator Inspector
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays8595 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29 of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09 for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than fulltime.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
