Building & HVAC Inspector I - On-Call Code Compliance

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Term Life

Supplemental Life

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Leave

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

457 Deferred Comp

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Qualified Adult Benefits

Childcare Assistance

Free TARC Use

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Building Inspector to inspect residential and commercial structures for compliance with state and local codes, focusing on HVAC, mechanical, and related systems.

You will review plans, issue permits and certificates of occupancy, enforce ordinances, and explain codes to the public while working under administrative supervision. Certification in Kentucky building inspections is required or pursued soon after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of experience in design, building technology, architecture, engineering, or a directly related construction position, such as a foreman or lead man.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be on 24 hour call.
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must work a varied schedule.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted but must include two years of design, building technology, architecture, engineering, or a directly related construction position, such as a foreman or lead man.
• Special Requirements: Must be certified as a One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector in the State of Kentucky or obtain within six months of employment (815 KAR 7:070); Must be certified as a Building Inspector, Level I, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within 12 months of employment; Must be certified as a Building Inspector, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within 18 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings construction and installations of new or replacement HVAC systems for compliance with state codes and local ordinances.
• Reviews residential and commercial building plans for compliance with building and mechanical codes, land development codes and local ordinances; and approves or disapproves permit issuance.
• Issues violation notices and Certificates of Occupancy and prepares inspection reports.
• Explains building and residential codes, mechanical, land development, and other applicable codes, and ordinances to the public.
• Contacts and recommends connect or disconnect of service to utility company.
• Reviews architectural and engineering plans, blueprints and construction specifications of residential and commercial structures for compliance with building and mechanical code requirements, land development regulations and local ordinances.
• Conducts routine inspections of commercial and residential construction to enforce building and mechanical code requirements, land development regulations and local ordinances.
• Recommends demolition of vacant or damaged structures when compliance has not been achieved.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to the public concerning policies, procedures, codes, regulations and permit and inspection requirements.
• Investigates and resolves complaints of violations of building and mechanical codes and local ordinances.
• Inspects heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, including ducts, vent pipes, and gas lines; enforce mechanical codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Conducts routine inspections of building, fire suppression, fire detection, HVAC, fireplaces, moving, range hood, mechanical refrigeration, sign, and wrecking permits.
• Researches information, prepares correspondence and reports, maintains records and files and completes special projects.
• Performs related work

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Building Inspector to inspect residential and commercial structures for compliance with state and local codes, focusing on HVAC, mechanical, and related systems.

You will review plans, issue permits and certificates of occupancy, enforce ordinances, and explain codes to the public while working under administrative supervision. Certification in Kentucky building inspections is required or pursued soon after hire.