Building Inspector On Call

Building Inspector - On Call - Muskegon, MI

* Fridays OFF*

• Perform field inspections during various stages of construction
• Review plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential projects to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Perform Rental Housing inspections in accordance with municipal ordinances and regulations
• Report violations and maintain files/records
• Perform other related duties as required

• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures and technology.
• Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment
• Skill in prioritizing and executing assignments with limited supervision. Skill in using independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously.

• Michigan Building Inspector license required
• Additional Michigan licenses are a plus
• Experience in municipal code inspections preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required

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 401K.

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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