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Elevator Inspector Trainee The Elevator Inspector Trainee supports the inspection of elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other vertical transportation systems to ensure public safety and full compliance with applicable codes and standards. This role provides hands-on exposure to trade-specific inspections across new construction, modernization, repair, and ongoing operations, while developing technical expertise in regulated safety environments.Under the guidance of certified inspectors, the trainee will execute trade‑specific inspections of elevators, escalators, mechanized walkways, and related lift machinery. The inspector verifies that construction, retrofit, repair, and operation work complies with applicable codes, drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents.The culmination of the internship is the Qualified Elevator Inspector exam - administered by QEI Services, Inc., an ANSI-accredited certification body.
QEI Elevator Inspector SummaryConducts a range of trade-specific inspections on elevators, escalators, mechanized walkways, and/or other lift machinery, verifying that the operation, construction, retrofit, or repair work in the field is performed in accordance with applicable code requirements, drawings, plans, specifications and contract documents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Performs trade specific code and/ or Quality Control inspections on various phases/ aspects of elevator/ lift equipment.• Detect possible defects and faults in equipment installations, maintenance, or operation and recommend or stipulate appropriate remedial measures per Jurisdictional requirements.• Accurately reads, interprets, and comprehends equipment operation and installation plans and instructions.• Utilizes standard testing devices and methods to ensure equipment operation meets established requirements.• Consistently applies code requirements and related standards in accordance with state, local, and national regulations and department policies.• Effectively coordinates work schedules with elevator service companies/ technicians to ensure maximum operational efficiency.• Works cooperatively with property managers, service companies, and the general public.• Conducts all work operations in accordance with established safety practices, ensuring all work is completed without hazard to self or others. Education/Experience• Possession of current QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector)Demonstrated knowledge of the following:• The methods and practices involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of electric and hydraulic elevators, escalators and moving walks• Fundamental mechanical and electrical principles as they apply to elevators and similar controls• Stages of construction when possible violations and defects may most easily be observed and corrected• Application of the American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks as referenced and amended in the Construction Code, as well as jurisdictional requirements.• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings and layouts, and comprehend and make inferences from written materials and code documents. IT/IS Skills• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer software applications such as MS Office, Excel, Access Work Environment• An employee in this position typically works in an industrial field environment, with daily exposure to operating machinery. Office time is limited.• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Non-Production Hourly Rate: $30-$32 non-productionProduction Hourly Rate: 40% of client billing
The ideal candidate would have a military background in technical maintenance and systems operations, particularly in areas directly related to elevators and mechanical/electrical systems. MOCs such as Shipboard Elevator Mechanical Maintenance (743B), Shipboard Elevator Electrical Maintenance (764A), Shipboard Elevator Hydraulic/Mechanical System Mechanic (4296), and Shipboard Elevator Electronic/Electrical Systems Maintenance Tech (4671) indicate hands-on experience with elevator systems, hydraulics, electrical circuitry, and safety-critical inspections in a complex, regulated environment. Candidates with Electrical Systems Technician (3302, 3699) or NAMTS Hydraulics Repair (761A) experience bring complementary expertise in electrical and hydraulic systems, which is highly relevant to elevator inspection, troubleshooting, and compliance verification.In short: we’re looking for military personnel who have direct shipboard elevator maintenance experience or strong technical experience with mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems in safety-critical environments.If you want, I can also tighten this into a 2–3 sentence “quick answer” that’s perfect for HR or hiring managers to drop into interviews or job postings. Do you want me to do that?
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