Remote Elevator Inspector Central Ohio (20062560)

About Us:

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

What we do:

The division of Industrial Compliance and its associated boards ensure Ohioans are safe in public buildings such as businesses, educational institutions and municipal buildings. This includes drafting and applying the Ohio Building Code; conducting appeal hearings; issuing variances to code requirements; licensing commercial contractors; inspecting boilers, elevators and bedding; and regulating ski tramways. The division has responsibility for portions of the Manufactured Homes Program, and licenses installers and parks. The division also oversees Ohio’s minimum wage, prevailing wage and minor labor law programs.

Our Guiding Principles:

In striving for excellence in service, we will:

• Listen first

• Act with a sense of urgency

• Honor diversity

• Foster inclusiveness

• Value collaboration

• Inspire innovation

• Be transparent

• Be accountable

• Celebrate success

What You'll Do:

• Performs inspections of passenger elevators, per Ohio Revised Code, including new installations, alterations, and existing elevators for compliance
• Performs inspections of escalators, freight elevators, dumbwaiters, belt manlifts, platform manlifts, moving walks, stage lifts, and other permanently installed lifting and lowering apparatus
• Corresponds with building owners and/or maintenance personnel, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and elevator trades workers concerning the interpretation of state elevator codes
• Investigates submitted complaints to ensure the protection of overall public safety
• Administrative functions to include the submission of daily itineraries, monthly vehicle logs, written reports containing inspection information identifying violations, and notes to management team
• Operation of information technology equipment to enter information into the AMANDA database

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Certificate of competency to inspect elevators as required in Section 4105.02 of revised code; valid driver's license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Knowledge of elevator safety guidelines & regulations; elevator investigative procedures & techniques*; public relations*.

Skill in operation of motor vehicle; testing equipment (e.g., ohm meters; probes; tachometers; door pressure gauges; levels; measuring tape; electrical testing equipment).

Ability to prepare detailed investigative reports & maintain accurate records; define problems, collect technical data & establish probable cause; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; understand system of mechanical procedures; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; climb in, around & upon elevator shafts, pits, cabs, tops & machine rooms.

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The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background check prior to an official offer made.