QEI (ELEVATOR INSPECTOR)- PORTLAND, ME

Location: Portland, Maine.

About the role

Conducts 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.

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.

Requirements

Possession of current QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector).

• 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.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer software applications such as MS Office, Excel, Access.

Pay

$30‑$50 (hourly).