Part-time Mechanical Inspector - Construction Codes

Eaton County; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton County is seeking a qualified Mechanical Inspector to enforce the county mechanical code by reviewing plans and performing on-site inspections for a range of projects including residential, commercial, and industrial.

The role involves processing correction notices, issuing stop-work orders, handling permit reviews, responding to inquiries, and supporting legal action as needed. A valid Michigan license or provisional status is required, plus several years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in related mechanical work classifications or equivalent.
• Registered as a Mechanical Inspector in the State of Michigan or eligible for provisional certification.
• Proven ability to review plans and inspect construction for code compliance.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the Eaton County Mechanical Code by reviewing plans for proposed projects and performing inspections during construction.
• Process and investigate mechanical code violations and issue stop work orders as required.
• Review permits for compliance with state and county codes; respond to inquiries from the public, builders and officials.
• Prepare reports and assist in legal actions for code enforcement; testify as needed.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Plan review

Education

Michigan Mechanical Inspector license

Plan Reviewer license

Job description

Enforces the Eaton County Mechanical Code by reviewing plans for proposed projects and performing inspections during construction. Process and investigates all mechanical code violations. Provides information on the codes to builders, architects and home owners. Assists the Prosecutor's Office with case preparation for all legal action required to enforce the mechanical code.

1. Conducts inspections of mechanical construction for new and retro fit projects for compliance with the Eaton County Mechanical Code. The projects include single family, multiple family, commercial and industrial projects.

2. Conducts plan reviews of proposed projects. Verifies code compliance on the plans and in the specifications.

3. Processes correction notices/violations. Issues stop work orders, oversees the enforcement process from discovery of a violation through the required legal action and final corrections.

4. Reviews all permit applications for compliance with the requirements of the State and County codes (i.e. contractors information, contracts, work specified, and correct fees).

5. Answers code questions from the general public, contractors, architects and local governmental units. Provides information as to appeal processes, inspection procedures and contractors complaints.

6. Investigates contractor/owner disputes alleging code violations or workmanship problems. Prepares reports for the State of Michigan, Department of Consumer & Industry Services. Testifies at hearings.

7. Assists the Prosecutor in preparing legal proceedings against persons violating the mechanical code as required by the Prosecutors Office. Serves as the County's expert witness.

8. Serves as staff for the Construction Code Board of Appeals, as requested, and prepares background reports for the Board.

9. Assists with the processing and filing of permits and inspection records.

10. Performs administrative and general office duties as needed.

Other Functions

11. None.

This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

Registered as a Mechanical Inspector and a plan Reviewer in the State of Michigan or be able to become provisionally certified as a mechanical inspector. Must have 4 years of experience in 1 or more of the work classifications defined in the provisions of Act No. 192 of the Public Acts of 1984, as amended, being 338.971 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and known as the Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act. 2 of the 4 years of experience shall have been at Journeyman level or higher. One year previous experience as a Mechanical Inspector preferred.

Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and a good driving record. Provide a copy of current State Mechanical Contractors License.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements

{This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements}:

• Walks over uneven terrain to inspect construction projects.
• Climbs up and down excavation sites.
• Climbs up and down ladders and scaffolding to inspect basements and roofs.
• Bends, stoops and crawls to inspect crawl spaces, attics and other areas being constructed or remodeled.
• Drives to sites throughout the County.

Working Conditions

• Works both in office conditions and outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Works in confined spaces.
• Exposure to equipment and construction where a risk exists of getting cut, bruised or scraped.
• Works in areas with loud noise (power tools, construction equipment).
• Tests mechanical equipment that may be installed improperly.
• Exposure to animals, insects and rodents at job sites.
• Exposure to odors of paint, vapors and gases associated with construction sites.