ELEVATOR INSPECTOR - Cook County

Illinois Comptroller; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid personal days

Paid sick days

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Office of the State Fire Marshal in Illinois is seeking an Elevator Inspector to conduct statewide re-inspections of elevators and ensure compliance with safety laws. You will inspect various elevator systems, investigate related incidents, and prepare detailed reports with strong communication to the public.

The role requires a four-year college degree in engineering, plus five years of elevator experience and ASME QEI-1 certification.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical engineering or related field.
• Five years of professional experience working with elevators.
• Certification as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (ASME QEI-1) is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites and conduct elevator re-inspections.
• Examine plans, specifications, and permit applications for new installations.
• Investigate elevator-related accidents and damages over $1,000.
• Perform safety tests on lifts and related equipment.
• Climb shafts, pits, and cabs as part of inspections.

Skills

Elevator inspection

Public safety experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 58018
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 09/22/2026
Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title: ELEVATOR INSPECTOR - 13495
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,457 Monthly; Full Range $6,457 - $9,334 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook; DuPage; Kane; Lake; McHenry; Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

This position requires the selected candidate to live in Cook County (or a contingent county) within six (6) months of hire.

Position Identification Number

58018

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• 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.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• 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.
  The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:00AM - 3:00PM / Monday - Friday with Saturday and Sunday off
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook

Posting Group: Public Safety
Agency Contact: Kathy Fairfield
Email: [e-mail]
Phone #: [phone]

About the Agency

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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

This position DOES NOTcontain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).