Inspector - Mechanical - Plumbing I​/II​/III

Inspector - Mechanical - Plumbing I/II/III

City Hall, 555 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services, to perform a variety of skilled field and office work involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations regarding mechanical and plumbing installations; to inspect new construction, remodeling, and repairs to determine compliance with City mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes; to review plans and specifications to determine compliance with City codes.

The Inspector – Mechanical - Plumbing I/II position exercises no supervision.

The Inspector – Mechanical - Plumbing III has limited supervision over lower-level staff.

Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial mechanical and plumbing installations in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with City mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes, and safety standards.

Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes for residential.

Enforce adopted City mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes; identify areas of non-compliance; discuss problems with contractors/developers; identify ways of correcting deficiencies.

Issue Stop Work Orders.

Inspect work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses, and that proper material and practices are utilized.

Prepare detailed inspection reports: review permit applications and enter, maintain, process, and print permit data.

Receive telephone calls from contractors and homeowners.

Review and issue plumbing and mechanical permits per approved applications.

Enter daily inspection into building inspections software program.

Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various job sites throughout the City limits.

Serve as advisor to Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Sub-Committee.

Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes for residential and commercial.

Assist in evaluating buildings considered for rehabilitation or demolition; evaluate mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas installations at property owner’s request for code and life safety compliance.

Assist the Assistant Building Official in determining approval of alternate methods and materials.

Inspect backflow devices and review test reports on backflow assemblies.

Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes for, commercial and industrial.

Hold classes for stakeholders to educate new codes adopted by the city and educate of minor and major changes.

Assist the Assistant Building Official in researching current house bills and legislation that affect the construction industry in our area.

Stay current on all plumbing and mechanical licensing rules and laws.

Investigate fire damaged structures and assist owner/contractor on repair requirements.

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas construction and installation methods, practices, and materials.

Possible defects and faults in mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas construction as well as installation activities; standard testing devices, methods, and corrective measures.

International Mechanical, Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Verbally and in writing communicate code violations.

Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas inspection work including ladder, gas gauges, level, screwdriver, tape measure, pliers, etc.

Organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Operate office equipment to include computer, scanner, tablet, copier and smart phone.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Learn applicable mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes.

Understand and interpret codes, plans, schematics and specifications.

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