Elevator Inspector 3

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce that iscommitted to providing exemplary service to the Citys residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.

The Elevator Inspector3 conducts inspections ofpassenger and freight elevators chair lifts accessible lifts escalatorsmoving walks and dumbwaiters. These inspections take place in commercial andindustrial buildings to ensure that equipment installed in the City ofMilwaukee complies with federal state and local codes. Inspection workincludes testing elevators and reviewing plans or specifications for new orexisting elevator installations.

Elevator Inspection

• Research the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators the Wisconsin Administrative Code of the Department of Commerce and the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances for determining compliance.
• Inspect new or existing elevators escalators moving walks moving ramps dumbwaiters and other types of passenger and freight elevators to ensure compliance with the applicable codes.
• Identify faulty or inadequate construction methods or code violations during on-site inspections.
• Supervise drop tests of safety devices under the direction of the Department of Commerce on all elevators as required by the State Elevator Code.
• Witness safety load and speed tests on passenger and freight elevators.
• Review plans and approve permit applications for new elevators or modifications to existing elevators.
• Prepare testimony and testify in municipal court against owners of buildings for failure to correct violations of the code.
• Prepare testimony and testify at the City of Milwaukee Standards and Appeals Commission meetings for orders that are appealed.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections including detailed reports on complaints and rejections.
• Ensure that each contractor obtains proper permit(s).
• Ensure that all documents and test forms are in the elevator machine room.

The Elevator Inspector 3 must have the following physicalabilities:

• Physical ability to climb ladders and to ride on top of elevator cars.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to30 lbs. without assistance; ability to carry and transport job-related tools and equipment to the inspection site.
• Ability to use tools and devices related to elevator and escalator inspection.
• Work outside standard business hours to meet departmental needs.
• Required pre-employment tests include:
  • Physical Exam with lift test
  • Vision Exam
  • Audio-Gram
  • Drug Screen - Non-DOT

1. Fouryears of experience in the mechanical and/or electrical aspects of the elevator industry and is a person deemed to meet the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Code definition of elevator personnel and has documented training and at least one year of experience performing inspections and performing or witnessing tests as specified in ASME A17.1 Sections 8.10 or 8.11 and A18.1. This year may be concurrent with the four yearsofexperience.
   -OR-
   Two years of college coursework in an elevator industry-related engineering field AND one year of experience performing inspections and performing orwitnessingtests as specified in ASME A17.1 Sections 8.10 or 8.11 and A18.1.
   -OR-
   Meet the definition of elevatorpersonneland have documented training AND at least one year of experience performing inspections and performing or witnessing tests as specified in ASME A17.1 and A18.1 as one of the following:
   1. an Elevator Inspector performing inspections for an enforcing authorityor
   2. an Elevator Inspector trainee working under the direct supervision of an Elevator Inspector performing inspections for an enforcing authorityor
   3. an Elevator Inspector performing inspections andlicensed by or under the jurisdiction of an enforcing authorityor
   4. an Elevator Inspector trainee licensed by or working under the direct supervision of a licensed Elevator Inspector performing inspections and working under the jurisdiction of an enforcing authority.


A person deemed to meet the A17.1 Code definition of elevator personnel is described as:Persons who have been trained in theconstructionmaintenance repairinspectionor testingof equipment.


2. Certification by ASME as a QEI-1 Elevator Inspector at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
3. Possession of a State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Elevator Inspector License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
4. Valid drivers license and availability of a properly insured automobile at the time of appointment and throughout employment.Private auto allowance may be paidpursuant toSection 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of elevator and escalator construction practices techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of elevator and escalator safety load speed and drop tests.
• Knowledge of the inspection methods for elevators and escalators and related conveyances (i.e. chair lifts accessible lifts moving walks and dumbwaiters).
• Ability to perform inspections of elevators and related conveyances to ensure code compliance.
• Skill in reading and recognizing violations of applicable elevator and escalator federal state and municipal codes.
• Skill in reading and interpreting working drawings plans blueprints and specifications.
• Skill in preparing analytical reports on compliance with standards and code.
• Ability to maintain detailed records.

The current salary range (Pay Range 7LN) is$109469-$124564annuallyand the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is$113847-$129547annually.Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience andother qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass