Part-Time Field Inspector

Lerch Bates Inc.; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Field Inspector with expertise in elevator systems. This role allows for flexible scheduling while performing essential inspections of various conveyances, ensuring compliance with current elevator codes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of the elevator industry, contributing to the company's mission of delivering exceptional service. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and community, and enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) with employer matching and charitable paid time off. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Charitable paid time off

Exceptional company culture

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of elevator installation and maintenance required.
• Experience in the elevator industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete field surveys for moving conveyances like elevators and escalators.
• Manage schedule to ensure timely inspections and reports.

Skills

Elevator knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

QEI/CEI certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kansas - remote, KS

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Part-Time Field Inspector

Department: Vertical Transportation and Logistics

Job Summary:

Lerch Bates is hiring a Part-Time Field Inspector to bring in-depth elevator knowledge and provide an essential service for the company. The field inspector will manage their own schedule to ensure all inspections and subsequent reports are complete in a timely manner.

This is a part-time, contingent position and is not currently eligible for benefits.

Company Insight:

Lerch Bates is the global multidisciplinary technical consultancy saving time and money for those designing, modernizing, investigating, or managing buildings. From risk to ROI, schedule to sustainability, Lerch Bates’ suite of services helps you plan the future of your building at every phase of the building lifecycle.

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 management’s assignments.

• Complete field surveys for all moving conveyances that transport people and/or items. This includes but is not limited to elevators, escalators, man-lifts, wheelchair lifts, and dumbwaiters.
• Complete all subsequent reports following inspections.
• Manage your own schedule to ensure inspections and subsequent reports are completed on time and in a courteous manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Thorough knowledge of the installation and maintenance of the conveyance equipment and current elevator code.
• Previous experience in the Elevator industry; QEI/CEI certification is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• An ability to pay strong attention to thoroughly inspect the equipment.
• An ability to work on top of high-rise buildings and elevator shafts.

Why work with Lerch Bates:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match!
• Charitable paid time off
• Exceptional company culture
• And more!

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 accommodations 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.

Lerch Bates is a federal contractor, which requires us to conduct a pre-employment background check and drug test.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.