Elevator Inspector

Job Details

General Notes

Who We Are

We are the power behind UT .

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin.

We have more than 170 employees in five divisions : Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Optimization, Mechanical Distribution, Power Plant and Chilling Stations, and Support Services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values :

Safety : Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.

Respect : Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.

Integrity : Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.

Reliability : Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.

Teamwork : Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our diverse knowledge.

Excellence : Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university.

We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and diverse perspectives and we look forward to hearing from you!

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We are committed to conducting our work in a way that reflects our value of diversity. To that end, we want all of our employees to feel confident that their varied background and experience are embraced.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience.

If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to :

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

This position provides for work-life balance with typically a 40-hours work week that includes flexible work arrangements.

The current schedule requires the employee to work on the UT Austin campus 4 days per week.

Security sensitive; Certified 3-Yr Driving Record requested and Criminal Background Check conducted on selected applicant.

Hiring decision contingent on clearing checks.

Purpose

To perform elevator inspection as required by federal, state and local statutes and requirements.

Job Description

Inspects and certifies elevator equipment, platform lifts, and escalators for safe operating conditions, proper installations, and the need for future modifications that are applicable within federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

Documents all findings and advises management or service coordinator on the recommended actions and solutions.

Files the records and reports with the appropriate government agency. Provides follow-up verification for repair and maintenance work that has been performed.

Witnesses and certifies acceptance inspections and tests on all newly constructed and renovated elevators to the applicable codes.

Maintains a database for elevator equipment, platform lifts, and escalators. Assists in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program for elevators and auxiliary equipment.

Participates in developing specifications for new construction and remodeling projects. Provides assistance in budget projections.

Performs on-site maintenance audits. Interprets and evaluates data from remote monitoring systems.

Reviews and evaluates elevator equipment performance history. Attends meetings with vendors to evaluate elevator equipment.

Attends all meetings and / or certification seminars to maintain credentials as an American Society of Mechanical Engineers Qualified Elevator Inspector (ASME QEI-1 certification) and Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) state Elevator Inspector License.

Drives UT vehicle. Maintain a State of Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS157.

Knowledge of hazards and safety practices of the trade. Ability to read architectural, installation, and electrical drawings, including hoist ways and machine room layouts and details related to the design and construction of equipment as specified in ASME A17.

1, A17.5, A18.1, QEI-1, NFPA 70, NFPA 13, and the building codes.

Performs other related functions as assigned. Periodically attends staff meetings. Attend safety training or meetings.

Attend plant operation and maintenance training courses. Training certification required within 18 months. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Required State of Texas license as an Elevator Inspector and certification as QEI-1 Elevator Inspector from an accredited organization.

State of Texas license as an Elevator Inspector and certification as QEI-1 Elevator Inspector from an accredited organization or the ability to obtain a license / certification within one year.

Preferred Qualifications

Seven years of journey level experience in the installation and maintenance of elevators and escalators. Two years experience performing jurisdictional inspections.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$70,000

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands :

• Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks :

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer
• Fine manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions :

• May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces.
• Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends

Work Shift

40 Hr Work Schedule - 07 : 00 AM - 03 : 30 PM

Required Materials

• Resume / CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above. May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces. Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.