Building Inspector

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District in Columbus, GA is seeking a Building Inspector to help ensure our facilities meet sanitation and safety standards. You will oversee custodial staff training and coordinate with maintenance teams to execute work orders and inspections.

This non-exempt position pays $17.76 per hour, with 249 work days per year in the Plant Services Department. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, plus the ability to work at heights up

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• License: Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
• Physical: Routine physical activities; work at heights up to 60 feet; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge/Skills: Written and oral communication; plan, coordinate and direct; housekeeping standards; MSDS; cleaning chemicals; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Attends meetings to provide support and convey information.
• Coordinates with maintenance and site personnel to complete work orders.
• Facilitates scheduled inspections of buildings, systems, and grounds.
• Inspects buildings for cleanliness, maintenance, safety and health issues per codes.
• Monitors projects to ensure completion and readiness for students.
• Oversees custodial staff training to meet local, state, and federal requirements.
• Prepares documentation for work orders and supplies.
• Responds to emergencies to address safety concerns.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Planning and directing

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of housekeeping standards

MSDS and cleaning chemicals knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Job Details

• Position Title: Building Inspector
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Salary: $17.76 hourly
• Work Days: 249
• Location: Plant Services Department
• Reports To: Operations and Safety Supervisor - Plant Services

Primary Function

The job of Building Inspector is done for the purpose/s of ensuring that Muscogee County School District Schools and facilities are monitored according to standards of sanitation as required by the Muscogee County School District; overseeing the training and development of Muscogee County School District custodial staff.

Requirements

1. Education Level: High School Diploma/GED required
2. Certification/License Required: Valid Driver’s License
3. Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
4. Physical Abilities: Routine physical activities required; able to work at heights of up to 60 feet using extension ladder, hydraulic lift or scaffolding; able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
5. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Written and oral communication; ability to plan, coordinate and direct. Knowledge of housekeeping standards, material safety data sheets, and cleaning chemicals used in facilities; basic computer skills.

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Attends a variety of meetings (e.g. staff meetings, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of providing support and/or conveying information.
3. Coordinates with a variety of personnel (e.g. maintenance and site personnel, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of completing outstanding work orders.
4. Facilitates scheduled inspections of buildings, systems, and grounds (e.g. physical plant maintenance year round, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring regularly scheduled facility inspections.
5. Inspects and rates a variety of buildings, systems, and grounds on cleanliness, maintenance, upkeep, safety and health issues (e.g. electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems, energy consumption, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adherence to health codes and established standards of cleanliness and safety.
6. Monitors facilities to ensure that all projects have been completed (e.g. summer maintenance program, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that buildings and grounds are prepared for students.
7. Notifies Supervisor of Operations of any problems discovered during inspections (e.g. over consumption of energy, areas not cleaned, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that problems are corrected and facilities are properly maintained.
8. Oversees training of custodial staff (e.g. required custodial procedures, summer maintenance program, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the buildings in the district are well maintained while meeting local, state, and federal requirements.
9. Performs follow‑up inspections (e.g. areas not passing inspection the first time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that deficiencies have been addressed and corrected.
10. Prepares documentation (e.g. work orders completed, supply orders, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
11. Researches a variety of work‑related topics (e.g. new equipment on the market, federal and state regulations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring professional maintenance that is cost effective and efficient.
12. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. fire, personnel accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the work unit.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.