What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Inspector position at City of Battle Creek, MI?
Salary : $29.86 - $40.30 Hourly
Location : Battle Creek, MI
Job Type : Full-Time
Department : Community Services
Division : Inspections
Opening Date : 08 / 30 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : SEIU
The City of Battle Creek ("The City") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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Description
The City of Battle Creek is looking for a Plumbing Inspector to perform work related to plumbing inspections, insuring compliance with existing Federal, State and City regulations, ordinances and codes, reviewing permits, plans, and building specifications, responding to inquiries, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Building Official.
Examples of Duties
- Serves as Plumbing Inspector in accordance with Michigan's adopted Plumbing Codes and City Ordinances.
- Inspects plumbing devices and all related installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings / facilities for conformance to safety laws, regulations, approved plans, and specifications.
- Makes written and oral investigations, reports and recommendations relative to plumbing matters in addition to issuing notification to property owners when code violations are determined.
- Confers with property owners or agents to approve plumbing installation plans to determine compliance with code requirements.
- Operates test equipment used in the inspection of mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Keeps records and prepares reports of inspections and investigations for use by administrative or judicial authorities.
- Reviews permit applications, blueprints, plans and specifications to ensure that all plumbing code and ordinance requirements are complied with.
- Educates Plumbing Contractors and the public in code compliance requirements.
- Investigates complaints regarding installation of Plumbing systems done by unlicensed contractors and work completed without a permit.
- Provides a high level of customer service handling inquiries from citizens, contractors, architects, etc., regarding code and ordinance interpretations, clarification of office policies and general questions.
- Conducts inspections at the request by Police and Fire staff at incident scenes (may require periodic after-hours callout).
- Ability to prepare and objectively analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to completion; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Commission, City employees, and public to include both residents and trade professionals.
Typical Qualifications
Special Requirements :
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and / or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future.
Full-time employee benefits - Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to careers@battlecreekmi.gov.
Medical : Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.
Dental : 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Life Insurance : 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee's base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.
Sickness and Accident : 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.
Retirement Savings :
Employer Assistance Plan (EAP) : 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
Paid Time Off : Generous PTO package - Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.
Paid Holidays : 13 paid holidays per year
Voluntary Benefits :
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer
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In addition to the above, some positions may qualify for :
Salary : $400,000
