Building Inspector

Job description: BUILDING INSPECTOR

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Building Official, the Building Inspector will assist in the inspections of new and remodeled residential and/or commercial buildings to ensure compliance with the City building codes, ordinances, and inspection processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Coordinates inspections with contractors and advises citizens and contractors of building procedures and City policies,

· Performs residential and light commercial building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections to ensure that new construction, alterations, and repairs comply with building codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications,

· Monitors the status of construction inspection activities and keeps track of permits issued,

· Notifies the construction contractor, superintendent, or supervisor when violations of building codes or ordinances are identified,

· May be asked to perform other duties as required.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED),
• Two (2) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training,
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License,
• Consideration will be given to those with considerable construction trades work, Journeyman's plumbing or electrical license,
• Master electrician license, State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License, HVAC, etc., preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 75 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Robstown, TX 78380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Construction inspection: 1 year (Preferred)
• Plumbing Inspectors License (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $25.35 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person