Part-Time Field Inspector

Lerch Bates Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-Time Field Inspector with extensive elevator knowledge to ensure timely inspections and reports. This role offers a unique opportunity to work independently while managing schedules and assisting with modernization surveys. Join a company that values ownership and integrity, providing a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for the elevator industry, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy a competitive pay rate and a culture that fosters teamwork and community engagement.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Charitable paid time off

Exceptional company culture

Employee resource groups

Team building activities

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of elevator installation and maintenance required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent inspections of elevators and escalators.
• Manage weekly schedules based on client needs.

Skills

Elevator Knowledge

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

QEI/CEI Certification

Experience in Elevator Industry

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Los Angeles - remote, CA

Salary Range: $55.00 - $65.00 Hourly

Part-Time Field Inspector

Department: Vertical Transportation

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 ensure all inspections and subsequent reports are completed 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.

We simplify the path to the best technical expertise for the built environment anywhere in the world. Lerch Bates offers integrated specialties, including vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures & structures, forensics, and multidisciplinary building lifecycle services that optimize performance from design, construction, and management to forensic investigation, repair, and modernization.

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.

• Independent inspections of elevators and escalators across designated regions.
• Develops and manages weekly schedules based on the needs of clients and consultants who will be requesting the inspections.
• Assist consultants with site inspections for modernization surveys as needed.
• Provide pictures and survey notes to the PM to review and develop the final report for the client.

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:

• Pay rate of $55-$65/hour
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match!
• Charitable paid time off
• Exceptional company culture
• Employee resource groups
• Team building and networking activities
• And more!

Be more than just an employee…

Lerch Bates is 100% employee-owned! Our employee-owners bring a distinct “we own what we do” brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do.

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, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.