Elevator Field Inspector

Lerch Bates Inc.; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with 6% match

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Lerch Bates Inc. seeks experienced Field Inspectors to assess existing vertical transportation systems in diverse buildings. You will conduct field inspections, maintenance audits, and modernization evaluations, with clear documentation and actionable recommendations.

Focus on established buildings, advising owners on performance, code compliance, and lifecycle planning. Strong communication and a detail‑oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• QEI certification or ability to qualify is required.
• Nevada Elevator Special Inspector license or ability to qualify is required.
• Strong knowledge of conveyance equipment installation, maintenance and codes.
• Prior experience in the elevator or vertical transportation industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and inspection accuracy.
• Ability to work in elevated and confined environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field evaluations of existing vertical transportation systems (elevators, escalators, moving walks, etc.).
• Perform condition assessments, maintenance audits, code reviews, and modernization evaluations.
• Document conditions, performance, deficiencies, and observations during site visits.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and technical recommendations.
• Communicate observations and risks to support maintenance and modernization decisions.
• Manage your schedule and coordinate with owners, managers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of industry codes and participate in special projects.

Skills

QEI certification

Nevada Elevator License

Elevator/VT knowledge

Field inspection experience

Written communication

Attention to detail

Safety and site safety

Job description

Department: Vertical Transportation

Lerch Bates is seeking experienced Field Inspectors to support our Vertical Transportation team by evaluating existing elevator and conveyance systems in a variety of building types. In this role, you will conduct field inspections, equipment assessments, maintenance audits, modernization evaluations, and condition surveys while providing clear, detailed, and timely documentation of findings and recommendations.

This position focuses primarily on existing building work, helping building owners and managers make informed decisions regarding system performance, code compliance, maintenance practices, equipment lifecycle planning, and modernization strategies. Field Inspectors manage their own schedules while serving as trusted technical resources on a project-by-project basis.

About Lerch Bates

Lerch Bates (LB) is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving how buildings perform for owners, designers, and the people who use them every day. For more than 75 years we’ve partnered on some of the world’s most complex and high-profile projects. Today we provide Total Building Performance expertise that integrates Building Science and Building Flow into a unified delivery model.

Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, rehabilitation, management, and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment.

We are 100% employee-owned through our ESOP. That means when the company succeeds, our employee-owners share in that success. It's more than a retirement benefit—it's an ownership mindset backed by the opportunity to build long-term financial value while helping shape the future of the company.

What You’ll Do

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

Existing Building Assessments & Inspections

• Conduct field evaluations of existing vertical transportation systems, including elevators, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, dumbwaiters, and other conveyance equipment.
• Perform condition assessments, maintenance audits, code compliance reviews, and modernization evaluations to support client decision-making and long-term asset planning.
• Document equipment conditions, operational performance, deficiencies, and observations during site visits.

Reporting & Technical Documentation

• Prepare detailed inspection reports, assessment findings, and technical recommendations in a timely and professional manner.
• Clearly communicate observations, risks, and recommended actions to support maintenance, repair, and modernization strategies.
• Ensure all documentation meets Lerch Bates quality standards and project requirements.

Project Management & Client Service

• Manage your own schedule and workload to ensure inspections, assessments, and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with building owners, property managers, maintenance providers, and other project stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource by providing objective, experience-based observations and recommendations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of industry codes, standards, technologies, and best practices related to vertical transportation systems.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification or ability to qualify for one required
• Nevada Elevator Special Inspector license or ability to qualify for one required
• Thorough knowledge of conveyance equipment installation, maintenance, and applicable elevator codes
• Prior experience in the elevator or vertical transportation industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and inspection accuracy
• Ability to work in elevated and confined environments, including high-rise buildings and elevator shafts

Why Work with Lerch Bates?

• Competitive base salary based on experience, qualifications, and location
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity, with target incentive levels varying by position and based on individual and company performance.
• 100% Employee-Owned ESOP (company-funded retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to share in the company's long-term success)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Core Values

Ownership

• Community
• Integrity
• Respect
• Optimism

Working Environment

This role involves both physical and mental demands and may be performed in various settings, including offices, construction sites, and confined spaces like elevator pits. Tasks often require frequent movement in multiple directions. Lerch Bates will provide reasonable accommodation upon request through Human Resources.

Physical Demands

This role requires regular sitting, talking, and hearing in meetings and by phone. Employees must navigate tight spaces, climb ladders, move around construction sites, take measurements, and travel by car, air, or rail. Duties may involve working at heights and in confined spaces, using hands for tasks like typing and operating elevator components, and applying up to 30 lbs. of force. Close visual attention is also required.

Mental Demands

This position requires strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Employees must interpret complex information, apply mathematical and logical reasoning, quickly learn new skills, and manage detailed, multitask workloads under shifting deadlines. Regular interaction with executives, colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders is also expected.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test. The drug test includes screening for marijuana, regardless of state or local laws permitting its use. A conditional offer of employment will be rescinded if a candidate fails either the background check or the drug test. This requirement is mandated by federal regulations applicable to our government contracting obligations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.