Plumbing​/Mechanical Inspector

Position: Plumbing / Mechanical Inspector
JOB TITLE:

PLUMBING / MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT: BUILDING/HOUSING CODES

NON-EXEMPT: YES

FULL-TIME: YES

GRADE: F (RATE OF PAY: $41,787.20 - $43,908.80)

JOB SUMMARY:

The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the Director of Building and Housing Codes Department. To enforce residential and commercial building under the 2018 International Plumbing-Gas-Mechanical Code. Perform all other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Conduct inspection of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

* Enforce current codes adopted by the City of Jackson.

* Record all code violations of the property.

* Apply violations to a "Code Form Letter" which is mailed to the owner or

* contractor.

* Prepare affidavit against the owner if repairs are not completed.

* Represent the City of Jackson as plaintiff in City Court.

* Inspections for plumbing, mechanical and gas code compliance.

* Write reports describing code violations.

* Maintain complete records and reports of all inspections.

* Provide technical support to other inspectors and staff.

* Discuss code interpretations with inspectors and the public.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

* Tape measure and Scale ruler.

* Vehicle (truck).

* Mobile radio, handheld radio, mobile phone and ladder.

* Computer, camera, calculator, copier and fax machine.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

* High School Diploma or G.E.D.

* Four year of experience in the construction field or college degree in construction,

* residential and commercial related to Gas-Plumbing-Mechanical field.

* Must obtain ICC Residential Plumbing and Mechanical certifications within (12) months of employment. ICC Residential Building Certification within (24) months. Commercial Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building Certifications are encouraged.

* Valid Driver's License.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

* Good oral and written communication skills.

* Knowledge of the City of Jackson's Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Codes.

* Ability to work tactfully with plumbing, gas and mechanical contractors and the public.

* Must be able to do presentations before the general public and in a courtroom.

* Capable of reading and understanding architectural plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Work is performed mostly in field settings.

* Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities.

* Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

* The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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EOE/M/F/V/D