Mechanical Inspector

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Building Official, conducts on-site inspections at locations throughout the County to determine conformity to their respective State codes and ordinances designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Inspectors initiate compliance actions when violations are found and prepare inspection reports. They examine construction plans and blueprints to understand building methods, checking for compliance to codes and ordinances. Inspectors receive and inspect complaints and maintain records. Additionally, an inspector may also complete plan review if the required State license is obtained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. An individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

· Conducts on-site inspections of structures under construction and existing buildings to ensure conformity to State codes. Examines materials and methods used, and assures compliance to building environment, energy conservation and accessibility standards.

· May review or inspect plans, specifications and blueprints of new buildings under construction or the remodeling of existing buildings for compliance to codes and ordinances. Approves permit applications for respective trade or remodeling when requirements are met.

· Seeks voluntary compliance where standards are not met, recommending corrections, issuing violation notices when necessary and performing re-inspections to determine if actions were taken to bring the structure into compliance with standards.

· Performs periodic inspections and investigates complaints involving violations of minimum acceptable construction, health, safety, and welfare standards. Prepares inspection reports and records and performs re-inspections as necessary.

· Provides information and advice to owners, contractors, developers, engineers, and architects regarding State Code/law requirements and procedures, and offers assistance in making application for permits.

· Maintains records of permits issued and denied, inspections, complaints, and their investigations, and prepares reports and correspondence.

· May be required to prepare and issue summonses and testify at appeals in code and ordinance violations and complaint cases.

· Remains informed of developments and changes in laws, industry products and techniques.

· Receives and reviews site plans for compliance to appropriate codes.

· Performs related work as assigned or directed.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Experience: A minimum of four (4) years in the building trades, inspection, construction and code enforcement and plan review, or the equivalent. Six-month orientation period.

Necessary Requirements:

· Possession of a valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License

· Possession of a required license in a discipline, such as electrical, plumbing or mechanical, from the State of Michigan

· Registration as an Inspector from the Michigan Department of Labor (PA 407-2016)

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job should be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $33.32 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Suttons Bay, MI 49682: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33