Property Maintenance​/Technician II

Under the direction of the Director of Building and Zoning, is responsible for enforcing the City’s residential and non-residential zoning and property maintenance codes/standards. Enforcement includes, but is not limited to performing site building and/or property maintenance inspections, Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning Commission case reviews with documentation of results/findings. Performs all functions as related to zoning, property maintenance, scheduling, office process functions and other related duties as required.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

• Apply, interpret and understand basic zoning and property maintenance standards and zoning codes, maps, legal descriptions, Grandview Heights City ordinances and property maintenance codes.
• Perform, schedule and document field inspections for conformance to zoning and property maintenance codes.
• Issue notices to comply with violations; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal actions.
• Initiate summons to Court; testify in court, as needed.
• Confer and interact positively with architects, contractors, builders, consultant staff, developers, boards, commissions, City Council, City personnel and administration, residents and the general public in the field and office
• Explain and interpret zoning and property maintenance requirements and restrictions
• Attend and participate in meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields relating to zoning code and property maintenance code enforcement.

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with property maintenance and zoning codes
• ICC Property Maintenance certification -- to be secured within 12 months of hire
• Proven track record of achieving code compliance from contractors and homeowners
• Possession of a valid state of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license.

Knowledge of:

• Property maintenance and zoning laws
• Applicable general offenses of the city
• ICC Property Maintenance standards (certification to be secured within 12 months of hire)

Skill in

• Reading and interpreting adopted codes, technical manuals,
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and Microsoft Access

Ability to:

• Write and speak effectively
• Develop and maintain effective working relations with contractors, architects, property owners, associates, and city officials
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Perform code research and recommend changes
• Be highly organized and possess the flexibility to adjust to changing workload volume and types
• Manage a wide range of duties in a timely and effective manner, including coordination with other City Departments.

• Motor vehicle
• Standard office equipment including computer, calculator, telephone, fax machine, and copier equipment
• Ladder or scaffolding
• Tape measure
• Level
• Hand tools

• The essential functions of this position require employee to perform work in an office environment and at construction sites within the community.
• In order to conduct investigations and inspections, must be able to operate a motor vehicle and negotiate ladders and stairs.
• Exposure to occasional inclement weather; normal transportation and construction activity, such as high noise levels; moving vehicles; machines; dust; mud
• Must be able to safely traverse construction site hazards such as exposed or potentially unsecured walkways and platforms.
• May wear protective clothing and equipment such as helmet, gloves, goggles and safety shoes.
• Work requires some exertion such as climbing, walking over rough surfaces and loose materials, crouching, bending, stooping and reaching.
• Requires occasional lifting of light to moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs).

• Familiarity with ordinances; ability to recommend needed changes to Director, City Attorney, or Council
• Interact and provide customer service relating to violations, processes, field inspections, or other inquiries to…