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DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
Construction & Technical Services (CTS) consists of a design, construction and technical team of architects, engineers, elevator mechanics, as well as project & property managers who provide services for time-sensitive rehabilitation, renovations, and maintenance in City-owned properties.
The elevator operations team under the Construction and Technical Services unit is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all elevators, escalators, and ADA lifts in DCAS owned and managed buildings. This team, in agreement with applicable NYC Codes and industry standards is responsible to conduct regular inspections of its equipment's to assure equipment's safety, prevention and/or clearance of any violations issued by NYC Department of Buildings.
The team also prepares and provides elevators and escalators job specifications and assists project managers with new and ongoing elevator and escalator modernization projects.
We are seeking to hire an in-house inspector, CS - Administrative Inspector (Buildings) to work in the Elevator Operations Unit, whose duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Oversee Department of Buildings and ECB conveyance equipment violations as needed for Elevator Operations Unit.
- Track and maintain records of Local Law 10/81 for mandated tests and inspections.
- Manage and oversee an emergency conveyance equipment contract to handle repairs and troubleshoot equipment as necessary to assure equipment safety.
- Conduct yearly test of all elevators and escalators; oversee elevator inspections for Cat 1 and Cat 5; clear all ECB and PVT violations.
- Provide support on Capital equipment improvements or new installations.
- Provide and certify inspections on new conveyance equipment installation.
To Apply:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #761218.
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
ADM INSPECTOR (BUILDINGS) NM - 1007A

1. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; or
2. At least two years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law; or
3.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity. One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience. Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience. One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.

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