Class Code: 05436
ELEVATOR INSPECTOR
NATURE OF WORK
This is advanced
technical work in the enforcement of the Florida Statute 399 and related
regulations.
Work involves the
performance of inspections in elevator construction regarding electrical and
mechanical installations. Specific area of responsibility depends upon
certification and trades experience.
Employees inspect
elevators and ensures compliance with plans and code references. Work is
performed with considerable independence within established codes, regulations,
and technical guidelines, and is reviewed by administrative superiors through
conferences and reports.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Conducts inspections
for compliance with codes and regulations governing the construction,
alteration, repair and continued operation of new and existing elevators,
escalators and lifts; observes during stages in construction possible defects
and violations that must be corrected.
Reviews code
standards and departmental regulations recommending changes when needed;
reviews and checks blueprints, plans, and sketches associated with a permit in
relation to the actual construction, alteration, or repair; recommends changes
and improvements.
Confers with
contractors, engineers, property owners, and other interested parties; explains
and interprets elevator codes and regulations.
Prepares and
maintains necessary records and reports.
Attends meetings and
conferences concerned with code enforcement.
Issues citations of
violations according to provisions of the Florida Statute 399, and the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1.
Performs related
work as required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable
knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in elevator
construction regarding electrical and mechanical system installation, depending
on area of responsibility.
Considerable
knowledge of possible defects and flaws in elevator construction regarding
electrical and mechanical system violations, and of effective corrective
measures.
Considerable
knowledge of the codes and regulations governing elevator construction
regarding electrical and mechanical system installations, alteration, and
repair of new and existing elevator facilities.
Ability to read and
interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints, and to recognize
deviations from such plans in the construction process.
Ability to explain,
interpret, and enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and
impartially.
Ability to present
ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to serve the
public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the
letter and spirit of
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from high
school; four (4) years experience in a wide variety of skilled residential and
commercial elevator construction which includes elevator inspection work in the
electrical and mechanical fields; or any equivalent combination of relevant
training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Possession of certification
as an ANSI/ASME Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI).
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Blue Collar
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec.:
Estab./Revised: E10/00; R07/05