Building Inspector Part Time - Lake Geneva

Building Inspector - Part Time - Lake Geneva, WI

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 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.

• Perform field inspections during various stages of construction
• Read and examine plans and specifications when required
• Report violations and maintain files/records
• Perform other related duties as required

• Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/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

State of WI Commercial Building Inspector license or ability to obtain prior to start date required

• Commercial Building Inspector license can be acquired by exam or by providing proof of one of the below:
  • ICC Building Inspector certification (residential and commercial)
  • ICC Commercial Combination Inspector certification
  • ICC Combination Plans Examiner certification
  • ICC Commercial Building Inspector and Commercial Mechanical Inspector certifications
  • ICC Building Plans Examiner and Mechanical Plans Examiner certifications
  • WI architect registration
  • WI Engineer registration

State of WI Commercial Electrical Inspector, UDC Electrical Inspector, UDC HVAC Inspector, and/or UDC Construction Inspector license(s) or ability to obtain prior to start date preferred

• WI Commercial Electrical Inspector license can be acquired by exam or by providing proof of current WI Master Electrician license, ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector certification, Master Electrical Inspector certification from IAEI or NFPA
• UDC Electrical Inspector license can be acquired by exam or by providing proof of current WI Journeyman Electrician license, WI Residential Master Electrician license, WI Master Electrician license, or Residential Electrical Inspector certification from IAEI or NFPA

Other combinations of licenses and experience may be accepted. Additional State of WI certification(s) are a plus. Experience in municipal code inspections preferred. Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.

Mobility & Movement:
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).

Vision & Hearing:
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.

Manual Dexterity:
Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.

Work Environment:
Work performed in both office and field settings. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven…