Experienced Plumbing Inspector: Code Compliance & Plan Reviews

Applitrack; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Evanston is seeking a qualified Plumbing Inspector to inspect residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing installations for conformance to codes and approved plans. You will maintain inspection reports and input data into the city's permit-tracking system, and perform plan reviews for building permits.

Responsibilities include evaluating water systems, drainage, backflow devices, and related plumbing work, communicating findings to contractors, and appearing in court as a

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or higher.
• Must possess seven (7) or more years of work experience as a licensed Plumber.
• Must possess a State of Illinois Plumbing License and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must possess a State of Illinois Plumbing Inspector Certification.
• Certification by the Illinois Environment Protection Agency as a Cross-Connection Control Device Inspector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems for conformance to laws and codes and approved plans and specifications, and provides contractors or owners with written Field Inspection Reports.
• Inspects water-supply systems, drainage and sewer systems, water heater installations, fire sprinkler systems, HVAC systems, and air and gas piping systems for approved materials, specified pipe size and connections, required grade and fitting, approved backflow prevention devices, required bracing, ventilation, air-and-water-tightness, and thorough penetration fire stopping systems.
• Performs minor structural and mechanical inspections as needed.
• Reviews plumbing permit applications, building plans, and specifications, and composes plan review comments, utilizing standard word processing software and plan review software.
• Reviews complaints concerning alleged violations of the plumbing code, gathers evidence, and appears in court as a witness.
• Keeps records of inspections performed, and corrections recommended and secured. Enters inspection results and complaints into City's computerized permit tracking system.
• Responds to plumbing-related questions via phone, email or in person.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Code knowledge

Communication

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Seven+ years licensed plumber experience

Tools

Plan review software

Word processing software

Job description

The City of Evanston is seeking a qualified Plumbing Inspector to inspect residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing installations for conformance to codes and approved plans. You will maintain inspection reports and input data into the city's permit-tracking system, and perform plan reviews for building permits.

Responsibilities include evaluating water systems, drainage, backflow devices, and related plumbing work, communicating findings to contractors, and appearing in court as a