Elevator Inspector I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction seeks an Elevator Inspector I to join the Central Region team. You will inspect elevators, escalators, moving walks and related equipment to verify compliance with state codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include learning inspection methods, conducting follow-up inspections, preparing reports, and communicating findings with clarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; no additional experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license before employment.
• Certification from Kentucky DHBC required within six months of probation.

Responsibilities

• Learns to inspect elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks and related equipment to verify state code.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to verify compliance and prepares reports.
• Communicates findings and recommendations with stakeholders.

Skills

Proficient communication

Elevator knowledge

Project management

Code research

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 11/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2605888

Title: Elevator Inspector I

Pay Grade: 11

Salary: $2,759.90 - $4,139.86 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const

Location Varies, USA

WORK COUNTIES WILL BE WITHIN THE CENTRAL REGION

Are you interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated in protecting the lives and property of theCommonwealth?

The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction, and we are searching for an Elevator Inspector I to join our team!

The Elevator Inspection Section approves plans, specifications and issues permits for the installation of allnew, altered or relocated elevators, freight elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, material lifts, stairway chair lifts, wheelchair lifts, vertical reciprocating conveyors, and other related devices to beinstalled in public or residential applications. Additionally, inspects and issues certificates of operationon a yearly basis and investigates any incidents or accidents involving elevators, escalators, moving walksand related equipment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Learns to inspect new elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks and related equipment to verify state codegoverning such conveyances.
• With supervision, makes recommendations for corrections needed discovered during an inspection. Conductsfollow-up inspections to verify compliancy.
• Prepares and maintains reports.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Proficient communication skills.
• Possess sufficient technical knowledge of elevators.
• Proven abilities to manage multiple projects.
• Conduct effective code research.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• High level of customer service.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in yourcommunity, we would love to have you become a part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Constructionteam!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school diploma.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid drivers license prior to employment in this job classification. Must hold a certificate of competency from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction before completion of the six month probationary period. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Frequent travel is required to perform inspections.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Enoch Thomas at [e-mail] or 502-573-1694.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D