Facilities Inspector

Job Description

Facilities Inspector – (13530)

Under general supervision, the primary responsibilities of this position are to ensure contractors are completing work per contractual terms and that proper payment is made. The duties include inspecting work sites, documenting work completed, providing feedback to appropriate parties as needed, and validating invoices. The position will also assist in developing bid specifications and securing unit price quotes to ensure contractors perform all work at the established standard of quality and that JEA does not pay for incomplete or substandard work.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the link provided. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

• Inspects work performed by contractors, including landscaping maintenance, roofing, paving, generators, and fire suppression systems.
• Provides regular reports to supervisor detailing deficiencies noted during inspections.
• Assists in testing fire suppression systems installed by contractors in accordance with JEA specifications and State of Florida regulations and codes.
• Inspects generator fuel tanks for leaks and completes documentation for submissions to Environmental Services.
• Reviews invoices, compares against work inspected to ensure accuracy.
• Interprets contract documents and assists in the development of bid specifications and budgetary numbers.
• Ensures construction sites are safe and not hazardous to the public, contractors, or JEA employees.
• Takes pictures of construction sites for future reference and stores them on the network drive.
• Responds to customer complaints and resolves issues between JEA work crews, customers, and contractors.
• Performs routing and scheduling tasks to manage work tickets and coordinate workload.
• Completes inspection documentation and updates it in the electronic database.
• Attends safety meetings, complies with safety rules and regulations, and employs safe work practices.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications, including data tracking systems and GPS navigation.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of construction‑related experience or commercial building maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Hourly starting pay of $29.06.

• Up to 8 hours per day engaging in activities such as walking, standing, and operating machinery.
• Lifting up to 80 pounds for up to 1 hour per day.
• Pushing up to 80 pounds for up to 1 hour per day.
• Pulling up to 80 pounds for up to 1 hour per day.
• Stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing stairs, using ladders, step‑stools, and kneeling for up to 4 hours per day.
• Working in confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Exposing to dust, heat, cold, excess humidity, and noisy or dirty conditions.
• Normal hearing, vision (20/40 correctable), and balance. Non‑color blind.
• Compliance with JEA procedure ES A0200 A0101 RS 628 Screening Personnel Risk Assessments.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit.
• Medical:
  Three comprehensive medical plans, including one with 100% employee coverage.
• Health accounts – employer‑sponsored HSA and HRA.
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, 457 Roll‑overs, and investment options.
• Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program and 11 onsite fitness centers.
• Access to annual flu shots, biometric screenings, health risk assessments, and on‑site mobile mammography.

225 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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