Chief Elevator Inspector
Salary
$90,000.00 - $92,000.00 Annually
Location
8502 - Bldg & Housing Code Enforcemen
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
10670-HR
Department
8502 - Building & Housing Code Enforcement
Division
850209 - B & H Code Enf Construction
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
7/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Chief Elevator Inspector
Examples of Duties
Under direction, supervises the inspection of vertical transportation equipment to ensure compliance with the American National Standard Safety Code. Assigns and supervises the work of elevator inspectors. Supervises the preparation of violation notices. Trains new elevator inspectors. Evaluates qualifications of elevator inspector job candidates. Verifies registration of contractors applying for permits. Issues permits for installation of new vertical transportation equipment and alterations of carnival rides. Prices inspection reports and submits reports. Attends, and provides requested information at Board of Building Standards hearings for variance appeals. Provides clarification of code requirements as requested. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Ten years of full-time paid combined experience in elevator installation or inspection of work subject to the rules of the Board of Building Standards required. Two years of supervisory experience is also required. Must be adequately proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and Micro-Computer applications. Strong organizational and communication skills are required. Must be familiar with and able to exhibit knowledge of the Ohio Building, Residential Codes and Elevator Codes. A knowledge of the Cleveland Building, Residential, and Zoning Codes is preferred. Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required. Must have and maintain full National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification
Supplemental Information
The Citys guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
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Must have a full National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)
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Must have a full Qualified Elevator Inspector Certification (QEI)
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Must have knowledge of the Ohio Building, Residential Codes, and Elevator Codes
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Do you have at least two (2) to five (5) years experience in personnel management including workplace policies, disciplinary action, hiring, and productivity management?
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Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Elevator installation?
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Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Elevator Inspection work subject to the rules of BBS
Required Question
Employer City of Cleveland
Address 601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone 216-664-2493