Mechanical Inspector II

The City of San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a Mechanical Inspector II to perform mechanical and plumbing inspections (plumbing, gas, HVAC) in new buildings and for repairs/renovations, and to review plans for conformance with local, state, and federal codes. You will inspect various building types and enforce requirements.

Two years of related experience are required, with options to substitute education for experience. An ICC Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector certificate within two years is required, and a

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time mechanical inspections with a governmental jurisdiction at a level equivalent to Mechanical Inspector I.
• One year of full-time general plumbing or HVAC installation/repair plus a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Two years of professional experience with a governmental jurisdiction or private contracting with a government for mechanical/plumbing inspections.
• Three years of experience reviewing/designing mechanical/plumbing plans for conformance to codes.
• Four years of journey-level plumbing or HVAC installation/repair work.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in new buildings and repair/renovation work.
• Inspect multi-family, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with codes and regulations; review plans for conformance.
• Check field conformance, enforce compliance, and prepare reports and correction notices.
• May assist in training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical inspections

HVAC systems

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or certificate substitution (see notes)

Apprenticeship program substitution

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

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

Related Recruitment

• Mechanical Inspector I

Mechanical Inspector II positions perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, and 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; review construction, repair, replacement, and installation plans; check field conformance and enforce compliance with approved plans and specifications; inspect sites for practicability of plans; 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 II employees may be required to perform job-related work in high-rise structures.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of full-time experience performing mechanical inspections with a governmental jurisdiction at a level equivalent to a Mechanical Inspector I with the City of San Diego (a position that performs mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in new buildings, and repair or renovation work in existing buildings).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

In addition to the experience requirement above, 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.