Heating Inspector

Heating Inspector – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

Department:
Building | FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt | Classification/Level: Labor, PG‑06 | Date: 09/2024

• Perform field inspections of commercial and residential heating projects to ensure compliance with building codes and design requirements, issuing notices of violation and/or corrective action when necessary.
• Collaborate with contractors, designers, and owners regarding heating and air‑conditioning code requirements, explaining requirements and securing cooperation for corrections.
• Receive, investigate, and resolve special complaints regarding heating systems.
• Conduct follow‑up inspections of sites previously found out of compliance to confirm remediation.
• Interpret, understand, and explain all pertinent information concerning heating installation and construction requirements, including local and state codes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

• High School Diploma or GED with more than eight years of experience in HVAC (heating, ventilation, or air conditioning).
• Valid Journeyman’s License in HVAC, or valid Allen County Contractors License, or valid inspector certification (or equivalent from another jurisdiction, requiring a minimum of four years as a heating apprentice and four years as a heating journeyman).
• Valid driver’s license to perform field inspections using a county vehicle.
• Knowledge of heating codes to identify violations and safety concerns.
• Availability to be on call 24 hours for two weeks per year after the probationary period.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex information clearly and concisely.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Basic math and measuring skills using tape measures and levels.

The Heating Inspector must perform thorough field inspections of commercial and residential heating systems, ensuring compliance with state and local building codes. This includes working closely with contractors, designers, and property owners to explain code requirements and resolve violations, investigating complaints, issuing corrective actions, and conducting follow‑up inspections to verify compliance. Strong communication and technical skills are essential for interpreting complex codes and resolving issues.

The inspector must maintain a valid license, be available for on‑call duties, and perform all tasks with professionalism and accuracy.

The Heating Inspector provides substantial contributions by explaining and guiding the application of state and local codes. Deviations from guidelines are referred to the supervisor. Work is reviewed for sound judgment and conclusions.

The Heating Inspector maintains frequent communication with county employees, other government agencies, contractors, and the public when conducting inspections and enforcing codes.

The role requires field inspections exposed to various weather conditions and hazards associated with construction sites.

• Frequent standing, walking on uneven surfaces, and climbing ladders.
• Regular detailed inspections requiring frequent typing and attention to detail.
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching overhead, with occasional lifting of moderate weights.

Valid Journeyman’s License in HVAC, or valid Allen County Contractors License, or valid inspector certification (or equivalent from another jurisdiction requiring at least four years as a heating apprentice and four years as a heating journeyman). Valid driver’s license to perform field inspections using a county vehicle.

40 hours per week; additional hours as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.