Multi-Trade Building Codes Inspector (Field & Office)

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a Building Codes Combination Inspector to join its Community Development Department. This full-time role involves inspecting residential and commercial structures across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building trades, interpreting plans, and issuing correction notices as needed.

You will balance field inspections with office work, evaluate hazards, manage code violations, and maintain documentation per the Virginia UBC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with coursework in inspection specialties or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in one or more building construction trades.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to be on-call for off-hours emergency response.
• Bilingual abilities preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and re-inspections of residential and commercial structures across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, and property maintenance areas.
• Interpret building plans and specifications and issue correction notices and stop-work orders when construction does not meet standards.
• Evaluate existing buildings for hazards, structural issues, or improper use.
• Manage code violation complaints and navigate enforcement per office policies and VUSBC, in consultation with the Building Official.
• Prepare monthly inspection reports and draft property violation maintenance letters with accurate documentation per VUSBC.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Valid driver's license

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a Building Codes Combination Inspector to join its Community Development Department. This full-time role involves inspecting residential and commercial structures across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building trades, interpreting plans, and issuing correction notices as needed.

You will balance field inspections with office work, evaluate hazards, manage code violations, and maintain documentation per the Virginia UBC.