Property Maintenance and Inspector

Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector

Village of Rantoul, IL

Salary: $48,500 – $58,500 per year

Full-time

The Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector is responsible for ensuring properties comply with local, state, and federal regulations concerning maintenance, safety, and rental housing codes. The role includes inspecting properties to identify violations, educating property owners about compliance requirements, and enforcing applicable laws.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in building inspection or related field is preferred
• Preferred at least two years’ experience in property management, real estate, construction building inspection, or a related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of building and fire codes, zoning laws, health regulations, and safety standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent written and communication skills

• General knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and building inspections
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address issues that arise during inspections
• ICC Certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector (must already have or be willing to attain within first 12 months of employment)
• Attend training sessions and continuing education programs
• Keep up to date with changes in laws, regulations, and best practices related to code enforcement
• Work independently and efficiently
• Dependable, reliable, and prepared to keep accurate reports and records
• Ability to understand the property maintenance and housing codes and to communicate them effectively to property owners, landlords, and tenants

• Respond to and handle code enforcement inspections on nuisance complaints (e.g., garbage, debris, weeds, abandoned vehicles)
• Perform inspections for code violations of existing buildings and properties lacking maintenance
• Conduct inspections of all single-family and multi-family residential rental properties, owner-occupied properties, and commercial buildings in Rantoul to ensure compliance with Municipal Codes
• Review, interpret, and apply Municipal Codes
• Advises landlords of compliance violations and monitors correction efforts
• Investigate landlord/tenant disputes on rental property code violations and maintain pertinent records
• Type correspondence, forms, schedules, and other documents related to complaints
• Process incoming mail related to nuisance inspection and send out first-class and certified mailings as required
• Perform periodic systematic inspections of the community via Village vehicle to identify code violations
• Determine real property ownership and verify if within municipal limits using current tax records and maps
• Work with code violators to correct violations and evaluate repairs in progress
• Prepare legal notices, correspondence, court testimony, and title searches for property owners and maintain contact with the Village attorney for court cases
• Attend and testify at Civil Court hearings regarding ordinance violations as required
• Enter complaint information daily into the computer system and maintain current records
• Prepare monthly and special reports regarding caseloads, number of valid and invalid complaints, and other pertinent information

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• IMRF
• 457 Plans
• Flex Spending
• AFLAC
• Legal Shield

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays

This position will stay open until filled. Salary is based on experience. If extended an offer, the successful applicant must live within 20 miles of the Village city limits within a year of being hired.

The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, and all other employment practices and decisions.