What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Inspector position at Housemaster?
POSITION SUMMARY
HouseMaster Home Inspections serving Northern California is an established and widely utilized home inspection service located near San Jose, CA. We are looking to grow our team of professional home inspectors to better serve clients in San Jose, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Oakland and surrounding areas. Preference given to candidates with previous home inspection experience and / or training.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The inspector is expected to be available M-F and some Saturdays, work in various weather conditions, climb ladders, walk on roofs, access crawl spaces and attics, and stand for long periods of time. A working knowledge of home systems and basic residential construction, along with solid computer technology skills, are necessary. Punctuality, the ability to work independently, and a strong work ethic are also required.
The inspector must be detail-oriented, articulate, personable, and presentable, and must follow our standard process to complete an accurate, thorough, quality home inspection and detailed report. Paid training and paired inspections will be required regardless of previous experience and / or training. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.
Typical job requirements include :
- Drive to / from home inspections (insured personal vehicle required)
- Perform complete exterior and interior property inspection according to company standards and industry standards of practice
- Take clear photographs of inspected areas and document conditions found
- Complete computerized inspection reports within 48 hours of inspection
- Professionally interact with clients, agents and coworkers, both in person and via phone / email
- Complete annual recertification and other training as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
OTHER CRITERIA
Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test. The industry certification test must be successfully achieved within 6 months of employment. A company mobile phone will be provided and must be returned upon ending employment. A company computer may be provided if candidate does not have a suitable personal computer for completing reports and communication. Inspector is expected to have own ladder and basic inspection tools; company may provide equipment as needed.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
HouseMaster Home Inspections serving Northern California is one of more than 315 individually owned and operated HouseMaster franchise locations in North America. HouseMaster has been providing quality home inspections for buyers, sellers, and agents since it was founded in 1979. Over the years we have gained the reputation as the most trusted home inspection company in North America. Click "Show Me All Jobs" above to see who we are hiring for our Northern California location.
Our Mission
Our comprehensive inspection solutions empower home buyers and sellers to make confident decisions.
Our Vision
Commitment to Customers, Take Pride, Teamwork, Have Fun
Notice
HM Services LLC is the franchisor of the HouseMaster® franchised system. Each HouseMaster® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, HM Services LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. HM Services LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website.
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