Plumbing​/Mechanical Inspector

Overview

Salary: $20.04/hr. minimum - $24.55/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications). To perform a variety of tasks associated with advanced technical building inspection and preliminary plans examining work; to enforce plumbing/mechanical codes, regulations and ordinances for both residential and commercial construction.

General supervision is provided by the Building Inspection Field Supervisor.

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Inspect residential and commercial plumbing/mechanical installations during various stages of construction and remodeling; enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Inspect previously occupied buildings, spaces or suites for code compliance; approve inspected areas for certificates of occupancy.
• Inspect existing residential and commercial structures for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable plumbing/mechanical codes and ordinances.
• Inspect residential and commercial plumbing/mechanical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of adopted codes and ordinances.
• Receive calls and answer questions about permits and code requirements; direct inquiries as necessary relating to residential and commercial construction.
• Retrieve permit information from the computer before inspection.
• Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings on all active projects within Develop
  21 or current City databases.
• Testify in court as necessary. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

• Conduct pre-construction meeting with architects, engineers and contractors to explain code and local regulations as related to new project construction.
• Oversee maintenance of assigned vehicle and follow all pertinent Administrative Directives.
• Investigate and resolve public complaints; determine compliance with City plumbing/mechanical codes and ordinances; recommend appropriate actions.
• Teach or attend a minimum of 96 hours of training annually on the legal, administrative, mentoring and technical aspects of the ICC codes.
• Assist in training other plumbing/mechanical inspectors and related staff as appropriate.
• Be available for rotating emergency after-hour inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Three years of increasingly responsible plumbing or mechanical experience working with residential and commercial buildings.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of an appropriate journeyman or master plumbing or mechanical license issued by the State of Texas.
• Must possess or obtain a State of Texas Plumbing Inspectors license within six months of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Must obtain ICC International Residential Plumbing Code Inspectors certification within one year of employment.
• Must obtain ICC International Plumbing Code (commercial) certification within two years of employment.
• Mechanical certifications (residential and commercial) are required within five years of employment.
• Pass the City of Mesquite Sign Code Administration examination within six months of promotion or employment with the City, which shall be required for successful probationary review.

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Available for some on-call duty