ELEVATOR INSPECTOR 2 - 03042025-65867

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, BOILERS AND ELEVATORS DIVISION, KNOX COUNTY

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https://www.tn.gov/workforce/careers.html

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and possession of current certification in active status as an ASME QEI-1 certified Elevator Inspector.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• successful completion of the TN Elevator Inspector Licensing Exam within three (3) months of hire date;
• ASME QEI-1 certification must be maintained during employment in the Elevator Inspector 2 classification;
• a valid motor vehicle operator license may be required for employment for some positions.

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for elevator inspection work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: This is the working-class in the Elevator Inspector sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for inspecting new and existing installations for compliance with state standards. This class differs from Elevator Inspector 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for mid-level work. This class differs from Elevator Inspector 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervisory work.

Responsibilities

Training and Teaching Others:

• May provide on-the-job training of elevator and other lifting-and-conveying device inspections.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment and examination techniques.
• Demonstrates method for issuing noncompliance citations.
• Discusses procedures for conducting accident investigations.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:

• Inspects hoist way/raceway for the safety of equipment and personnel.
• Inspects exits and entrances of all raceways for safety.
• Inspects machine room for appropriate maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Ensures safe, convenient access to manual disconnect switch, controller, and motor.
• Visually inspects cable for wear or decrease in circumference.
• Ensures safety tests are current by locating safety test tag.
• Inspects elevators, escalators, and other lifting-and-conveying devices including dumb-waiters, tramways, moving walks and ski lifts.
• Assures the design, installation and safe operation of lifting-and-conveying devices meet State and National laws and ordinances.
• Examines hoist way, interlock system, emergency bell and stop switch for proper functioning.
• Examines electrical and mechanical features of elevator installations (including elevator cars, beams, safety devices, control circuits, cables, guide rails, governors, switch boxes, counterweights and buffers) for conformance to safety regulations.
• Uses stopwatch or tachometer to time elevator speeds between floors.
• Determines allowable loads for elevators and other devices by adding weights to the car and ensuring the car position is maintained.
• Observes running and safety test of elevators to determine if motor brakes and safety devices under car work properly.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

• Processes information received or taken during an inspection and apply it to appropriate codes.
• Differentiates between existing devices and new devices as it pertains to corresponding codes.
• Issues citations to building owners for noncompliance with State and National code.
• Identifies deviations from State and National code concerning electrical, fire, building, mechanical, gas and plumbing systems through visual and mechanical inspections.
• Identifies and documents infractions on a standard form or computerized field.
• Issues citations to building owner indicating the severity of the infractions.
• Recommends corrections for unsafe mechanical conditions of lifting-and-conveying devices based on results of inspection.
• Conducts investigations in event of accidents.
• Determines facts at time of accident, including number of persons on lifting or conveying device, recent maintenance of device and deviations from elevator, emergency and building code.
• Compares items on the standardized investigative form to investigation details of elevator operating condition and environment.
• Writes descriptive reports via the computer describing the severity of the accident and the potential causes for noncompliance with State and National code.
• Provides information for legal depositions involving facts of accident as required.
• Evaluates the alarm, sprinkler, electrical and emergency systems of elevators and other lifting-and-conveying devices.
• Triggers smoke detectors to determine if proper emergency systems (i.e., alarm, sprinkler) are activated.
• Disrupts power to elevator lights to ensure proper functioning of emergency lights.
• Visually inspects and measures distance between elevator power source and controller.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:

• Maintains QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) recertification through training sessions.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

• Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, by telephone or by e-mail.
• Provides technical assistance to elevator owners and elevator industry professionals (i.e., engineers, architects and building operators) regarding lifting-and-conveying devices.
• Discusses State and National regulations with elevator owners and industry professionals.
• Explains requirements, discusses problems and recommends solutions related to installation, maintenance and repair of equipment.

Getting Information:

• Examines request for new and existing inspections for elevators, escalators, moving walks, tramways, including lifting-and-conveying devices for use by the public.
• Receives, analyzes, inputs and extracts data from departmental computer system.
• Evaluates the codes books and terminology to apply to each individual device.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

• Handles complaints in a professional (maintaining composure, documenting accurately, being courteous) manner with subordinates and the public.

Documenting/Recording Information:

• Documents and records inspection data.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:

• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintains them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.

Interacting with Computers:

• Enters and retrieves data in the departmental system.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Perseverance
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Patience
• Technical Learning
• Timely Decision Making
• Listening
• Managing Vision and Purpose

Knowledge:

• Public Safety and Security
• Building and Construction
• Mechanical
• Law and Government
• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training
• Design
• Engineering and Technology
• Clerical

Skills:

• Complex Problem Solving
• Operation Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Instructing
• Persuasion
• Service Orientation
• Quality Control Analysis
• Coordination
• Installation
• Learning Strategies
• Mathematics
• Social Perceptiveness
• Monitoring
• Time Management
• Operation and Control

Abilities:

• Selective Attention
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Number Facility
• Problem Sensitivity
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Inductive Reasoning
• Peripheral Vision
• Auditory Attention
• Depth Perception
• Dynamic Flexibility
• Far Vision
• Gross Body Coordination
• Manual Dexterity
• Memorization
• Multilimb Coordination
• Near Vision
• Rate Control
• Reaction Time
• Speed of Limb Movement
• Extent Flexibility
• Glare Sensitivity
• Night Vision
• Dynamic Strength

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine/Scanner
• Printer
• Copy Machine
• Motor Vehicles
• Audio/Video Recorders
• GPS
• Calculator
• Elevator Emergency Keys
• Tachometer
• Escalator Step Gauges
• Cable Gauges
• Door Gauges
• Hard Hat
• Safety Harness
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes
• High Visibility Vest
• Flashlights
• Lockout Tagouts

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.