Property Maintenance Inspector

Knowledge of

• Modern property inspection methods and procedures.
• All City, State and Federal building codes, ordinances and statutes related to the use, occupancy and maintenance of residential and commercial properties.
• Occupational hazards and safety methods and procedures used to minimize and avoid risks.
• The use of general office equipment including computers and related software.

Ability to

• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Recognize hazardous conditions and recommend proper corrective action.
• Understand and explain building code and ordinance requirements.
• Prioritize workload and work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Create and maintain accurate records and documentation and provide legal testimony if necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the general public.

Skill in

• Oral and written communications.
• Public relations.

Necessary Special Requirements

Required: Valid Wisconsin driver’s license; Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code – Construction Inspector Certification; and UDC HVAC inspector certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire  

Preferred:  Wisconsin Commercial Building Inspector Certification, UDC electrical, and UDC plumbing

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in the office and field; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be in physical condition to climb ladders and stairs, traverse undeveloped and/or excavated construction sites, operate all required equipment, and visually observe properties to determine if violations exist.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The position involves exposure to adverse weather and other unpleasant conditions, including heat, cold, wetness and humidity, dust, odors, noise, toxic agents, smoke and electrical currents.
• Personal danger includes but is not limited to inspections of unsafe structures and hazardous properties due to tall grass, noxious weeds, debris, trash, garbage and other man-made hazards.