Elevator Inspector jobs in Illinois

Position Marketing Statement

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the position of Elevator Inspector.  This position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to conduct statewide re-inspections of operations, installations, construction, maintenance, and repair of elevators throughout the designated field area.  The selected candidate will inspect elevators to ensure compliance with the Elevator Safety and Regulation Act and investigate elevator related accidents and damages.  The ideal candidate can determine probable causes of an accident and successfully complete detailed reports.  The optimal candidate possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact with the public in a positive and professional manner.  As an Elevator Inspector and employee of the State of Illinois, the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan.  We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.

Job Responsibilites

1. Travels to sites and conducts re-inspections of elevators (e.g. passenger, freight, escalators, dumbwaiters, special service elevators, belt/platform man lifts and other lifting and lowering apparatus permanently installed between rails and guides) to enforce state laws regulating their construction, maintenance, and operation and ensure inspectors have performed their jobs properly. (50%)
2. Examines plans, specifications, and applications for permits of new installations. (20%)
3. On a statewide basis, investigates elevator related accidents and damages that exceed one thousand dollars. (10%)
4. Conducts inspections by climbing in, around, and upon elevator shafts, pits, and cabs.(10%)
5. Performs safety tests on lifts and lifting apparatus. (5%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with a degree in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
2. Requires five (5) years of professional experience working with elevators.
3. Requires certification as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (ASME QEI-1) from an organization accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Preferred Qualification

• Prefers two (2) years of experience in the application and enforcement of state elevator safety laws, rules, codes, and standards.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience utilizing elevator inspection techniques and practices.
• Prefers more than six (6) years of experience working in the elevator field.
• Prefers a bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Prefers OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Prefers two (2) or more years of experience serving as a foreman.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires a valid, appropriate, and current driver's license.
2. Requires the ability to pass a background check.
3. Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
4. Requires the ability to climb stairs, elevator shafts, pits, and cabs.
5. This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing, or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
6. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
7. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
8. Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
9. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.