Inspector - Building Contract

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare

Child care benefits

Vacation & leave

Wellness program

Arizona State Retirement

Job summary

Maricopa County’s Planning and Development Department seeks a skilled Inspector - Building to ensure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and fire codes during construction and field inspections.

The role requires inspecting residential, industrial, and commercial sites, explaining code requirements, and producing clear reports for review and permit issuance. A valid AZ driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in building inspection, construction trades, or plan review.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or drug/alcohol test per policy for safety-sensitive roles.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial buildings for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
• Explain code interpretations to contractors, owners, and developers.
• Write clear field inspection reports and notices.
• Investigate complaints of unsafe building use or construction.
• Inspect mobile homes for installation and setbacks.
• Coordinate inspections and document results for permits.

Skills

Building inspection

Plan review

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ICC certifications

Job description

Posting Date

10/07/26

Application Deadline

10/14/26

Pay Range

$26.95 - $45.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Planning and Development

About the Position

The Inspector - Building provides highly skilled technical inspection services to ensure compliance with building codes and related ordinances. In this role, you will inspect buildings and appurtenances during construction for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and/or zoning codes.

About Us

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience in building inspection, construction trades, or plan review
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

We Also Value

• Degree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or related fields
• Multiple ICC certifications for residential or commercial inspections or plans examiner

Job Contributions

• Inspect residential dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and fire codes
• Explain to contractors, owners, and developers the code interpretation or requirements that have been missed
• Communicate to the public and businesses, imparting the methods for correction of observed deficiencies or deviations from approved plans to determine and ensure compliance
• Write field inspection reports and notices in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Investigate complaints regarding unauthorized or unsafe building use or construction
• Inspect mobile homes for installation, blocking, tie downs, skirting, utility hookups, and setbacks
• Conduct final inspection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and inspections related to temporary occupancy
• Access data or information using a personal computer to input inspection data
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or building plans and technical data/drawings to verify that construction complies with approved documents, including all related zoning case files
• Investigate fire damage to existing structures and mobile homes

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
• Requires some work at field locations with exposure to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Field work may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat. The maximum weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 50 pounds. Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for extended periods

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.