Home Inspector Trainee: Paid Training & Growth

TGG Accounting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in the posting, a Home Inspector Trainee position is listed for Watertown / Greater Boston, MA with field-based duties and paid training. The role outlines learning to inspect residential properties, communicate findings, and progress toward licensing while earning $25/hour during training.

Once qualified to inspect independently, compensation shifts to a percentage of inspection fees, with typical inspections around $900 and earnings ranging from roughly 28% to 40% of fees.

Qualifications

• Have hands-on knowledge of residential homes, construction, building systems, maintenance, or the trades.
• Enjoy figuring out how things work and spotting potential problems.
• Are comfortable working independently and managing your day in the field.
• Communicate well and can explain technical information in a way that makes sense to the average homeowner.
• Are professional and comfortable working directly with homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals.
• Are detail-oriented and comfortable documenting your findings.
• Have strong computer skills and and are comfortable learning inspection/reporting software.
• Have a valid driver's license and are comfortable traveling throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts.
• Want to develop a long-term career rather than simply find your next job.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform thorough residential home inspections from experienced inspectors
• Evaluate major home systems including structural components, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interiors, exteriors, and other property conditions
• Learn professional inspection and reporting software
• Clearly explain inspection findings to homebuyers and clients
• Prepare detailed inspection reports following each inspection
• Complete required training and supervised inspections toward Massachusetts licensing
• Eventually perform inspections independently throughout your assigned territory
• Continue developing additional inspection skills and certifications, including services such as radon, pest/WDI, infrared, and drone inspections

Skills

Residential hands-on

Problem solving

Independent field work

Clear communication

Professional demeanor

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

Not disclosed in the posting, a Home Inspector Trainee position is listed for Watertown / Greater Boston, MA with field-based duties and paid training. The role outlines learning to inspect residential properties, communicate findings, and progress toward licensing while earning $25/hour during training.

Once qualified to inspect independently, compensation shifts to a percentage of inspection fees, with typical inspections around $900 and earnings ranging from roughly 28% to 40% of fees.