Description

Working as an Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical – Building Inspector, you can expect to inspect buildings during construction, alteration, and repair to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC codes. You will review the work of various trades at key stages of construction—from preliminary framing to final completion—to confirm that work aligns with approved plans and code requirements. This role includes conducting inspections of buildings and structures, coordinating with contractors during final inspections to verify overall code compliance, and addressing any violations that must be corrected. You will also confer with fellow inspectors, contractors, and property owners to interpret building codes, ordinances, and regulations, while performing inspections of existing dwellings and properties to ensure continued compliance with Town codes.

Requirements

Here is what you must have to be considered for the position of Building Inspector:

• High School diploma or GED supplemented by technical or college level courses in building construction, electrical, mechanical, or structural engineering or related areas
• Five (5) years experience in the building construction industry, skilled construction trades or in comparable code enforcement work
   Three (3) of which must be in the assigned area of responsibility i.e. electrical, plumbing, or mechanical
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must obtain two (2) certifications from the International Code Council as a residential and/or commercial inspector in the assigned area of responsibility within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain certifications throughout employment.