Mechanical Inspector LEVEL 1 of - Range​/PLU

Eligibility

Open to the general public, Plumbers and Pipe fitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage does not provide sponsorship.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

• Department:
  Development Services
• Hours of Work:
  Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Location:
  
  4700 Elmore Road
• Regular Journeyman Certified Plumbers at Facility Maintenance, and Mechanical Inspectors at Building Inspections shall be hired at the final pay step.

• Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Local union dispatched applicants
• External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

• Inspects buildings and structures during construction and those undergoing alteration or repair and prepares related inspection reports.
• Assesses compliance with mechanical and plumbing codes and writes inspection reports about code issues found.
• Performs backflow assembly certification tests on new valve installations.
• Maintains accurate logs, files, reports and code reference materials.
• Responds to inquiries regarding various code issues.
• Attends and participates in meetings, training sessions, and technical seminars.
• Prepares correspondence relative to complaints, nuisance abatements and condemnations.
• Explains work necessary to correct violations in a manner understandable by contractors and the public.
• Assists with code abatement inspections and performs other duties as assigned.
• Requires daily driving to visit inspection areas.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, AND four (4) years of experience in plumbing installation.

• Satisfactory background check including criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• State of Alaska Plumber Certificate of Fitness at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of application.
• Satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Backflow Assembly Tester Certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Plumbing Inspector Certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Mechanical Inspector Certification within two (2) years of hire.

• If selected for hire, appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check.
• Submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License and current driving record within 30 days of request.
• All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
• Candidate must provide their Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at .