ELEVATOR INSPECTOR
Salary
$83,966.27 - $174,560.00 Annually
Location
City of Miami, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2165-20260608 - SUPP3
Department
Building
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/19/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT.
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSLISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
Do not copy and paste the nature of work, essential functions, or minimum requirements from this announcement into your application, as it will not be considered to determine your eligibility for this position.
This is advanced technical work in the inspection of elevators and similar equipment for compliance with the South Florida Building Code and other applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to mechanical systems, and fire safety.
Work involves the inspecting of elevators, escalators and other mechanical or land lifts in order to determine their conformity with approved plans to legally established requirements. Supervision is received from the Chief Elevator Inspector, or designee, who assists in interpretations of law, discussion of difficult problems, and reviewing of work reports and reports of violations. Assists in the resolution of complex technical problems, assisting contractors and the public with a variety of issues and questions, and reviewing field inspection reports and related documents. Conducts accident investigations and testifies at hearings and depositions and in court as required.
Essential Functions
Inspects elevators, escalators, and other lifts by examining cables, safety devices, safety electrical contacts in connection with safety interlocks, cable shackles and their connections and overhead construction.
Reviews and processes plans and specifications submitted for permits; checks for compliance with existing codes and standards; provides list of discrepancies with applicable code section references on disapproved plans.
Supervises the conduct of permit inspections of elevators for construction use only, alteration and repair permit inspections.
Maintains files containing annual safety test dates, five year full load safety tests; inspection reports, inspection schedules, and changes in ownership, management, billing addresses and alterations to equipment.
Interprets code to contractors, builders and owners in regards to violations and methods for correction.
Performs joint inspections and follows up on complaints.
Completes required forms and inspections reports.
Secures evidence in cases of violation and when necessary, may aid in prosecution of violators.
Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Must be a current State of Florida Certified Elevator Inspector with a valid Elevator Certificate of Competency as per Florida Statute Chapter 399. A Valid Drivers License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Drivers License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources. All certifications and licenses must be maintained current and valid throughout employment in the classification.
Note: In accordance with Florida State Statute 399.01 and the Department of Business and Professional Regulations effective January 1, 2002, it is required that elevator inspectors in the State of Florida be in possession of a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) credential as prescribed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
Florida Certified Elevator Inspector with a valid Elevator Certificate of Competency as per Florida Statute Chapter 399 and Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) credential as prescribed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
A Valid Drivers License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E).
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicants responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veterans Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Benefits subject to change.
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Have you attached a copy of your Florida Certified Elevator Inspector with a valid Elevator Certificate of Competency as per Florida Statute Chapter 399 and Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) credential as prescribed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
02
Have you attached a copy of your valid drivers (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E license? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible. Please be advised that prior to appointment, a State of Florida Drivers License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment in this capacity.
03
If applicable, to receive Veterans Preference, have you attached and uploaded all final DD-214 forms, (either "Member #2" or "Member #4"), and ALL DOD letters of disability determination to this application?
04
I understand that my employment application will be deemed ineligible unless the required supporting documentation is scanned, uploaded and attached to the electronic application at the same exact time of submission.
05
I understand that I will not be able to submit the required documentation after the recruitment closing date.
06
Please be aware that an application which does not indicate on its face that the applicant possesses the minimum qualifications required and submit the required documentation for the position will fail the eligibility screening.
Required Question
Employer City of Miami
Address 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 7th floor
Miami, Florida, 33130
Phone (305) 416-2170