Inspector

Partners In Recovery LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Housing Authority is seeking an Inspector to perform unit inspections across public housing and HCV units in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on verifying compliance with HUD standards (UHDS/PHQS) and local codes, and to protect SHA property from tenant damage.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3–5 years in residential maintenance and building systems, with knowledge of relevant codes and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; three to five years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of systems in residential units.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local housing/building codes and NSPIRE/SEMAP requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit inspections for existing public housing or HCV units and non-dwelling units.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, state and local housing and building codes.
• Protect SHA property by identifying tenant damage and reporting deviations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Residential systems

Building codes

NSPIRE knowledge

SEMAP knowledge

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Report writing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 200 North 11th St,Springfield, IL, 62703,United States
• Base Pay $35,019.69 - $52,529.53 / Year
• Employee Type Regular Full Time

SPRINGFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY

Springfield , IL 62703

The Springfield Housing Authority is currently accepting applications/resumes for the following position:

INSPECTOR

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate; three (3) to five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of systems in residential units and areas of operations such as carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general structural systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of Federal, State, local, and housing authority building, health, safety, sanitation, and energy conservation codes and ordinances; the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) or other standards, processes, procedures, policies, and regulations.

· Knowledge of the intricate operations of carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general structural systems.

· Knowledge of division’s goals and objectives relative to Public Housing Assessment Systems or Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) requirements.

· Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures.

· Skill in organizing, planning, monitoring, and following-up as necessary.

· Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and software.

· Skill in typing at least 20-25 WPM with accuracy.

· Skill in maintaining accurate and complete complex records and generating computerized reports.

· Ability to work independently in an organized, thorough, detailed, accurate, and efficient manner.

· Ability to communicate (oral and written) and interact with diverse individuals (public, outside agencies/vendors, and co-workers) in a courteous, confidential, effective, positive, professional, and ethical manner.

· Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and be an insurable SHA driver.

· Ability to drive for an extended period of time.

· Ability to ensure all units are in compliance with Federal, State, and local housing and building codes.

· Ability to read and understand guidance from HUD and SHA, construction documents, plans, and specifications, and to detect deviations therefrom.

Summary

Position Summary: The incumbent performs unit inspections for all existing public housing or HCV units and non-dwelling units; ensures that all units are in compliance with Federal, State, and local housing and building codes (HUD’s Uniform Physical Condition Standards and Housing Quality Standards); and protects SHA property by identifying tenant damage.

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Posting Dates: 7/29/2026 - 8/08/2026

This position will remain open until filled

The Springfield Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer