Plumbing Inspector - Ohio

Unposting Date

Sep 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

United States of America-OHIO-Greene County, United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County, United States of America-OHIO-Madison County, United States of America-OHIO-Clark County

Compensation : $31.47 - $46.08

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union : OCSEA

Plumbing Trade

Technical Skills :
Machinery Operation, Code Enforcement, Customer Service, Plumbing Trade

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

Commerce is comprised of nine operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

What You'll Do:
This position will service Franklin, Madison, Greene, Montgomery, and Clark Counties.

The Division of Industrial Compliance and its associated boards ensure Ohioans are safe in public buildings such as businesses, educational institutions and municipal buildings. This includes drafting and applying the Ohio Building Code; conducting appeal hearings; issuing variances to code requirements; licensing commercial contractors; inspecting boilers, elevators and bedding; and regulating ski tramways. The division has responsibility for portions of the Manufactured Homes Program, and licenses installers and parks.

The division also oversees Ohio’s minimum wage, prevailing wage and minor labor law programs.

• Conducts field inspections of plumbing & drainage installations in public & commercial buildings to ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Coordinates inspections with building & plumbing inspectors during course of building construction when needed.
• Provides consultative services to local health officials concerning code requirements & safety practices.
• Informs owner &/or contractor of violations of plumbing codes & standards on their structures or approved plans.
• Recommends options to meet requirements & offers assistance to alleviate problems.
• Reviews construction documents approved by the Bureau for new construction, alterations or changes of occupancy to existing facilities.
• Ensures construction documents comply with plumbing codes & all phases of construction follow approved specifications & plans.
• Consults periodically with building owners, architects, contractors & local officials concerning violations found at construction sites or at existing buildings.
• Completes inspection reports electronically (e.g., monthly, expense, activity, vehicle).
• Maintain files of records & information related to plumbing inspections (e.g., annual inspection; licensing & certification).
• Operates motor vehicle to travel throughout the state to learn to inspect buildings.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Certified as Plumbing & Medical Gas Inspector; 6 mos. exp. in inspection of plumbing installation & drainage in accordance with state regulations; 6 mos. training or 6 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver's license.

-or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements other than those required by the revised code.

Please note:

an agility assessment will be conducted to ensure capability to endure hazardous elements of this position