Mechanical Inspector I

The City of San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a Mechanical Inspector II to perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in new and existing buildings. You will inspect multi-family, commercial, and industrial structures for code compliance and prepare reports, correction notices, and records.

Requires experience in mechanical/HVAC inspection and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience performing general plumbing or HVAC installation and repair and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Two years of full-time professional experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing mechanical/plumbing inspections of multi-family residential and/or commercial structures.
• Three years of full-time experience reviewing/designing mechanical/plumbing plans for conformance to mechanical/plumbing codes with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction.
• Four years of full-time experience performing all phases of journey-level plumbing or HVAC installation and repair work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plumbing, gas, HVAC in new buildings and repairs; ensure compliance with codes and regs.
• Prepare inspection reports, maintain records, and issue correction notices as needed.
• May assist in training staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Plumbing inspection

Code compliance

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associates/Certificate in Construction Inspection

State Apprenticeship Program

Journey-level plumbing/HVAC experience

Tools

ICC Mechanical Certificate

Construction inspection standards

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

• Mechanical Inspector II

Mechanical Inspector I positions perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) in new buildings, and repair or renovation work in existing buildings; inspect multi-family residential, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations; prepare reports and maintain records; prepare correction notices; may assist in training; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27
  • 2% effective 7/1/28
  • 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Mechanical Inspector I employees may be required to perform job-related work in high-rise structures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

• One year of full-time experience performing general plumbing or heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) installation and repair work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Two years of full-time professional experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing mechanical/plumbing inspections of multi-family residential and/or commercial structures.
• Three years of full-time experience reviewing/designing mechanical/plumbing plans for conformance to mechanical/plumbing codes with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction.
• Four years of full-time experience performing all phases of journey-level plumbing or heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), installation and repair work.

Notes

• An Associate of Science Degree/Community College Certificate in Construction Inspection, Building Construction Technology, or Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (Environmental Control Technology) can be used to substitute one year of experience as detailed in option 2.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering can be used to substitute two years of experience as detailed in option 3.
• Completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Mechanical/Plumbing, or Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Apprenticeship Program can be used to substitute three years of experience as detailed in option 4.
• Possession of a contractor's license is NOT qualifying as a substitution for a college degree or certificate.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

CERTIFICATION: A valid International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector certificate will be required within two years from date of hire.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Note

• You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• A current International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical (M2) or Plumbing Inspector certificate (P2).