Mechanical Inspector

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 31,684 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Employee health insurance

Job summary

City of Omaha is seeking a skilled inspector to enforcement of the City Mechanical Code for hydronic heating and cooling systems, boilers, and pressurized vessels. You will inspect installations for compliance with approved plans and codes, and work independently with oversight from supervisors.

The role requires seven years of journey-level experience in relevant trades or as a stationary engineer, plus a valid license and ability to travel within the city.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of steam and pipe fitting installation and repair materials and procedures.
• Knowledge of boilers and pressure vessels construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of codes and ordinances regulating installations and operation of boilers and vessels.
• Knowledge of safety standards for boilers, hydronic and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of warm air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation materials.
• Knowledge of city codes governing HVAC installation and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to detect code violations and assess material quality.
• Ability to use computer software and technology for job tasks.
• Ability to learn new computer/electronic systems.
• Ability to communicate written or oral instructions clearly.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to policies.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and public.
• Physical ability to sit/stand/walk 51–75% and lift up to 25%.
• Ability to handle up to 20 pounds force for object movement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new, replacement, and retrofit installations for compliance with codes.
• Check licensed operators and assist in qualification testing.
• Review plans to ensure code compliance and suggest changes.
• Prepare reports and maintain inspection records.
• Perform related duties within classification scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Code compliance

Reading blueprints

Plan interpretation

Safety awareness

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

7+ years journeyman steam/pipefitter experience

Tools

HVAC installation techniques

Computerized maintenance systems

Blueprints/Plans reading software

Job description

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is inspection work in enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances pertaining to hydronic heating and cooling systems, boilers, air ventilation, air conditioning, heating and cooling systems, and pressurized vessels. Work includes inspecting installations to ensure compliance with approved plans and the City Mechanical Code, and also involves the inspection of water piping, radiators, fuel storage tanks, fire lines, fire sprinkler systems, air compression systems, and fuel and exhaust systems of standby power generators. Employees in this class inspect installations to ensure they installed according to approved plans and in accordance with the City\'s mechanical code. Employees in this class work alone and are responsible for making independent decisions, subject to periodic review by supervisors.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school diploma or its equivalent AND one of the following: 1) Seven (7) years of experience as a journeyman level steam/pipe fitter in the installation and layout of boilers, pressure vessels, hydronic, refrigeration, and process piping systems OR 2) Seven (7) years of experience as a journeyman level installer in the installation and layout of air distribution, ventilation, and conditioning systems OR 3) Seven (7) years of experience as a first grade stationary engineer in the operation of boilers and pressure vessels.

Special Qualifications: Must possess, and have held for a minimum of five years, a valid City of Omaha-issued first grade stationary engineer\'s license, or a journeyman level steam/pipefitter\'s license, or a journeyman level ACAD license. Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

Pay Range: $29.80 with step increases to $38.03 Hourly

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee\'s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a structured interview, which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran\'s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by August 20, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of steam and pipe fitting installation and repair materials and procedures
• Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of boilers and other pressure vessels
• Knowledge of the codes and ordinances regulating the installation and operation of boilers and pressure vessels, installation and repair of hydronic heating and cooling systems, and the installation and placement of flammable liquid storage tanks, compressed gas storage, fuels, and exhaust systems
• Knowledge of safety standards pertaining to the installation of boilers and pressure vessels, hydronic heating, cooling systems, flammable liquid storage tanks, and compressed gas storage tanks
• Knowledge of warm air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation materials and practices
• Knowledge of city codes governing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation and repair
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints quickly and accurately and to compare them with work in progress
• Ability to detect code violations and to appraise the quality of materials and construction
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk from 51 to 75% of the time and to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and lift up to 25% of the time
• Ability to use up to twenty (20) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time, up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects from 34 to 66% of the time, and lesser amounts of force to move objects from 67 to 100% of the time

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inspects new, replacement, and retrofit installations, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as associated pipes, radiators, valves, refrigeration, furnaces, air handling units, fans, ductwork, coils, boilers, pressure vessels, fire lines, fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, flammable liquid storage tanks, pressurized gas storage facilities, air compression systems, and standby power system fuel and exhaust systems for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Checks to see that persons operating inspected equipment are properly licensed as required and assists in administering tests to engineers and operators to ensure their qualification to run the equipment
• Checks to see that persons installing a mechanical system are properly licensed as required
• Writes reports on work performed and maintains records of structures inspected
• Reviews building plans to insure code compliance and makes suggestions for changes as needed
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]
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Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]