Building Inspector I/II

Yosemite Chapter of ICC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Modesto is seeking a Building Inspector I/II to join the Rental Housing Safety Program. Inspect properties for building, safety, maintenance, and habitability compliance and work with owners, managers, tenants, and the public to achieve code compliance.

Successful candidates will have four years of journey-level construction experience in trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC and an Associate’s degree in building inspection technology or a related field; a

Qualifications

• Four years of journey-level construction experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems (HVAC), or related field.
• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree in building inspection technology or related field.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Certified Building Inspector certificate issued by the ICC by the end of probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rental properties to identify building, safety, maintenance, and habitability deficiencies and assess code compliance.
• Help protect health, safety and welfare of Modesto residents by identifying unsafe housing conditions and working with owners to correct violations.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to verify repairs and compliance.
• Assist with new construction inspections to ensure safety of new buildings.
• Spend significant time in the field conducting inspections and communicating with property owners and residents.

Education

Associate’s degree in building inspection technology or related field

Job description

Join Our Team as a Building Inspector and Help Create Safer Housing!

Are you passionate about building safety, code compliance, and improving the quality of housing in our community? The City of Modesto is seeking Building Inspector I/IIs to join our team and play an important role in the City's Rental Housing Safety Program.

As a Building Inspector assigned to the Rental Housing Safety Program, you'll help ensure that rental housing is safe, habitable, and compliant with applicable building and housing regulations. You'll work directly with property owners, property managers, tenants, and members of the public to identify unsafe or substandard conditions and help bring properties into compliance.

As a Building Inspector with us, you'll:

• Inspect Rental Properties: Conduct inspections of residential rental properties to identify building, safety, maintenance, and habitability deficiencies and determine compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Make a Tangible Impact: Help protect the health, safety, and welfare of Modesto residents by identifying unsafe housing conditions and working with property owners to correct violations.
• Conduct Follow-Up Inspections: Monitor compliance, perform re-inspections, and verify that required repairs and corrections have been completed.
• Work as Part of a Team: Assist with new construction inspections to ensure new buildings are built safely,.
• Serve the Community in the Field: Spend significant time in the field conducting inspections while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and effective communication when working with a diverse range of property owners and residents.

Join us and become part of a team dedicated to improving the safety and quality of Modesto's rental housing. Your knowledge, judgment, and commitment to public service can make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents throughout our community.

Salary Incentives:

Application Process

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."

Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Tentative Testing Schedule

Online Exam

September 29, 2026 - October 5, 2026

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible journey level construction experience in one of the following building trades: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/HVAC), or a related field.

Training:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in building inspection technology or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Possession of a Certified Building Inspector certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is required by the end of the probationary period.