Residential Combination Building Inspector

Residential Combination Building Inspector - Sarasota

Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Residential Combination Building Inspector to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

• Conduct residential inspections in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades as assigned.
• Verify compliance with the Florida Building Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), Florida Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, Florida Residential Code, and applicable local amendments.
• Communicate inspection results and code requirements clearly and professionally to contractors, homeowners, and municipal staff.
• Utilize electronic inspection systems to document results, issue corrections, and maintain accurate records.
• Inspect a variety of residential projects including new construction, remodels, additions, accessory structures, pools, and roofing.
• Provide guidance regarding code interpretation, permitting requirements, and best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of code changes and continuing education requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support building department operations.

• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, product approvals, and engineered documents.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage daily inspection routes, and maintain efficiency.
• Comfortable using mobile technology and electronic inspection platforms.

DBPR State of FL Standard Inspector Licensing - Residential and Building required

Other Commercial trades a plus.

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to
  25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).

• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.

• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.
• Work performed in both office and field settings.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
• Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

Our employees are our greatest asset, with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments, including Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention, and Engineering, as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees, exploring innovative technology, and giving back to our communities.

In partnership with over 1200 communities, our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service, SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe, thriving communities.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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