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10/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605297
Elevator Inspector III
Pay Grade 13
$3,339.22 - $5,008.90 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const
Location Varies
Work county varies to include Central Region
Description
Are you interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of this Commonwealth?
The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. The Elevator Inspection Section approves plans, specifications, and issues permits for the installation of all new, altered or relocated elevators freight elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, material lifts, stairway chairlifts, wheelchair lifts, vertical reciprocating conveyors, and other related devices to be installed in public or residential applications. Additionally, inspects and issues certificates of operation on a yearly basis and investigate any incidents or accidents involving elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related equipment.
This position requires a Certification of Competency, which is administered by HBC. HBC will offer the test on October 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601. If you would like to register to take the test, please contact Chris Sutherland at 502-782-0647 or chris.sutherland@ky.gov.
Prepared Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love for you to apply to become part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team!
EDUCATION: High School graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years' experience as a state Elevator Inspector II OR three years' experience in the construction, installation or maintenance and repair of elevators and their appurtenances.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in engineering, engineering technology or related field will substitute on a year for year basis. OR completion of the National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP) OR completion of the National Association of Elevator Contractors Program (NAEC) will substitute for the above experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must hold a certificate of competency as an elevator inspector from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, and ASME QEI-1 Certification. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx-id= 38087 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 possesses 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 Enoch.Thomas@ky.gov or 502-573-1694.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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