Elevator Inspector II - Planning & Development

Job ID

63288

Job Category

Planning, Dev & Inspection

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

The Planning and Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. It is a city department of over 500 employees across five main Divisions: Business & Strategy, Planning, Historic Preservation, Plan Review, and Inspections.

PDD currently has one vacancy for an Elevator Inspector II. Elevator Inspectors II inspect and evaluate new installations of electric and hydraulic elevators, escalators, moving walks and similar conveyances with approved plans, as well as existing conveyances for compliance with City Construction Code and related requirements. Compliance is ordered when violations are discovered. Employees work independently in the field and are responsible for making decisions requiring technical discretion, sound judgment and familiarity with a variety of installation and repair problems. The experience and knowledge necessary to inspect more complex projects differentiates this class from Elevator Inspector I. Work is performed under general supervision of an Elevator Inspections Field Supervisor or Structural Inspections Supervisor.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of fundamental mechanical and electrical principles as they apply to elevator and similar controls.
• Ability to objectively interpret and consistently apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with department policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, Word, Excel & Power Point and Teams.

SALARY

Pay Range: $32.46 to $47.95 per hour.

Hiring Range: $32.46 to $41.42 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 355. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,

• for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience inspecting and evaluating new and existing elevators, escalators, moving walks and similar equipment for compliance with approved plans, Phoenix Construction Code and related requirements.
• OR Two years at the level of Elevator Inspector I.
• By the end of probation, must obtain the following certification:
  • QEI Elevator Inspector
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,- .
• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Five or more years of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of elevators, escalators, or similar conveyances.
• Experience detecting possible defects and faults in equipment installations or operation and recommending or stipulating appropriate remedial measures.
• Experience working as an inspector.
• Experience reading and comprehending construction plans.
• Certified as a QEI Elevator Inspector.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 5, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Elevator Inspector II, JC:60320, ID# 63288, 10/22/26, USM, SG, Benefits:003

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