Property Maint Inspector I Examination

Application Open Date: 11/09/2026

Application Close Date: 11/23/2026

SALARY: $23.18 - $26.35 per hour.

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

This application is not for an immediate opening, by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc....) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Under supervision of the Commissioner of Code Enforcement, makes inspections of structures and premises for enforcement of the Cleveland Housing Code, Cleveland Building Code, Cleveland Zoning Code, and any other established standard for maintenance and compliance of such structures or premises. Provide documentation, reports and statuses in the method prescribed by the department. Process files and testify in matters pertaining to citations, notices or orders.

High School Diploma or GED is required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required. Three years of experience in property or building maintenance and repair, building systems repair or maintenance, facility maintenance, home inspection, property appraisal, code enforcement, property management or assessment, or evaluation of real property for insurance or financial purposes or any combination thereof preferred. (Substitution, 1.5 years of college, formal technical or trade school training for fields relating to the maintenance, construction, management or design of buildings or property may be substituted for each year of experience lacking.) Three years of experience as a tradesperson in construction subject to compliance with the rules of the OBBS is strongly preferred. Must obtain ICC Certification as Property Maintenance Inspector within one year of hire.

Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the applications accepted. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to [email protected] and include the Job Title in the email. 

RESIDENCY CREDIT 

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf

CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) PREFERENCE CREDIT 

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application to qualify for this credit.

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability. NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc....) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG 

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