Plumbing, Gas & Mechanical Inspector

Overview

Hiring Range: $29.06/hr - $38.93/hr

Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
• Must possess two (2) of the three (3) certifications from the State of Alabama at a Journeyman or Master's level:
  • Plumber certification
  • Gas Fitter certification
  • HVAC certification
• Five (5) years or more of experience as a Plumbing, Gas Fitter or HVAC Installer;
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit;
• Possession of a Mechanical or Plumbing certification from the International Code Council or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Plumbing experience in both residential and commercial 

Responsibilities

• Inspects new and existing industrial, commercial, and/or residential properties to ensure compliance with City ordinances, approved plans, specifications, regulations, and codes;
• Reviews plans and specifications for City and building code compliance and confers with contractors regarding related installations;
• Confers with and provides information regarding code requirements to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and others;
• Addresses any complaints or problems from concerned parties and takes appropriate action to ensure an expedient resolution or alternative means to address the problem;
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine appropriate usage, code violations, or existing problems;
• Interprets codes and regulations and explains permit and compliance conditions;
• Coordinates assigned plumbing, gas, and mechanical inspection work with that of other related City personnel;
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all inspections and any regulatory actions taken, including preparing written reports and correspondence and issuing notices to correct code violations;
• Reviews blueprints for new construction and performs final inspections of assigned projects to ensure overall conformity to all code requirements;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.