ELEVATOR INSPECTOR
Recruitment #2209-2545DC-002
List Type | Original |
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Requesting Department | DEPT OF NEIGHBORHOOD SRVCS |
Open Date | 9/15/2022 1:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/28/2022 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Aisha Hendree |
Introduction
Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is
an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication –
big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable
and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee brings together its unsurpassed
old-world charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight arts and cultural
attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational
opportunities and great restaurants.
The
City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to
providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for
being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the
following opportunity.
Purpose
The Elevator Inspector conducts inspections of passenger
and freight elevators, chair lifts, accessible lifts, escalators, moving walks,
and dumbwaiters. These inspections take place in commercial and industrial
buildings to ensure that equipment installed in the City of Milwaukee complies
with federal, state and local codes.
Inspection work includes testing elevators and reviewing plans
or specifications for new or existing elevator installations.
Essential Functions
Elevator Inspection
- Research the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Administrative Code Relating to Elevators, Escalators and Lift Devices, and the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances to determine 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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 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.
Customer Service/Interpersonal
- Advise owners, contractors, builders, architects, and other elevator installation personnel of modifications necessary for elevators to become compliant with current regulations.
- Explain code violations and other issues to owners of buildings, business representatives, and professionals. Draft and send to owners legally enforceable orders to correct conditions in cases of noncompliance.
- Investigate and resolve referrals and service requests from citizens, alderpersons, and representatives of other departments.
- Work courteously, cooperatively, and effectively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are
interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring
process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990,
as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of
2008.
Conditions of Employment
Please be advised that new employees are
required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one
dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date
or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their
employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy here.
The Elevator Inspector must have the following physical abilities:
- Physical ability to climb ladders and to ride on top of elevator cars.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 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.
Minimum Requirements
1. Four years of experience in the mechanical and/or
electrical aspects in the elevator industry and is a person deemed to meet the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Code definition of
“elevator personnel” * (see below) 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 years of experience.
–OR–
Two years of college coursework in an elevator industry related
engineering field 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.
–OR–
Meet the definition of “elevator personnel”* (see below) and
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:
a) an Elevator Inspector performing inspections for an enforcing
authority, OR
b) an Elevator Inspector trainee working under the direct
supervision of an Elevator Inspector performing inspections for an enforcing
authority, OR
c) an Elevator Inspector performing inspections and
licensed by or under the jurisdiction of an enforcing authority, OR
d) 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.
*Persons deemed to meet the ASME A17.1 Code
definition of “elevator personnel” are described as “Persons who have been
trained in the construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or testing of
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. For more information
on how to obtain this credential, call 608-266-2112,
email DspsSbCredentialing@wi.gov, or visit http://dsps.wi.gov/Home.
4. Valid driver’s license and availability of a properly
insured automobile at the time of appointment and throughout employment; a car
allowance will be provided.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college,
transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing
date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application.
Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and
will be rejected. Your transcript must be legible and include your
college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and
the date completed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
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.
Interpersonal and Judgement
- Ability to plan and organize work to meet departmental needs.
- Verbal communications skills in order to clearly and accurately share information and respond to inquiries and complaints.
- Written communication skills in order to be able to prepare correspondence and reports.
- Interpersonal, customer service, and assertiveness skills.
- Ability to work courteously, cooperatively, and effectively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to diffuse difficult situations.
Current Salary
The current salary range (Pay Range 2HN)
is $78,342, and the resident incentive salary range for
City of Milwaukee residents is $80,692.
Appointment above the minimum is possible
based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to
approval.
The City of Milwaukee
provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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457 Deferred Compensation Plan
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Health and Dental Insurance
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Paid Parental Leave
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Comprehensive Wellness Program
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Onsite Clinic Services
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Onsite Employee Assistance Program
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Alternative Work Schedules
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Long Term Disability Insurance
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Group Life Insurance
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Tuition Benefits
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Paid Vacation
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11 Paid Holidays
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Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
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Flexible Spending Arrangement
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Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City of
Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will
be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and
experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment
methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of
Neighborhood Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified
candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include
written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by
further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE: The
examination will be held as soon as practical after deadline listed above.
Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without
prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City
have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and
place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is
responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time
and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by
visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
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If you would like assistance completing an application, please
contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
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The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St,
Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO 301
“The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and
is an equal opportunity employer.”