ELEVATOR INSPECTOR - Cook County

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

3d•$6,457 - $9,334•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Requires five (5) years of professional experience working with elevators.
Requires certification as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (ASME QEI-1) from an organization accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires a valid, appropriate, and current driver's license.
Requires the ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
Requires the ability to climb stairs, elevator shafts, pits, and cabs.
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.
Requires residency in the position county or a contingent county within six (6) months of employment.
Requires annual maintenance of ASME QEI-1 certification from an organization accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Requires independent medical examination.

Nice To Haves

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 experience serving as a foreman.
Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of public-facing professional experience, building and maintaining strong relationships.

Responsibilities

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.
Examines plans, specifications, and applications for permits of new installations.
On a statewide basis, investigates related accidents and damages that exceed one thousand dollars.
Conducts inspections by climbing in, around, and upon elevator shafts, pits, and cabs.
Performs safety tests on lifts and lifting apparatus.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)