Plumbing, Gas & Mechanical Inspector

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hoover is seeking a Plumbing, Gas Fitter or HVAC Installer professional with a HS diploma and two Alabama journeyman/master certifications. The role requires five years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a City Driver’s Permit.

Knowledge of ICC certifications is valued with optional within-one-year attainment. Starting salary is dependent on experience, with a pay range of $29.06 to $38.93 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Two of three Alabama certifications at Journeyman or Master level required (Plumber, Gas Fitter, HVAC).
• Five years or more as Plumbing, Gas Fitter or HVAC Installer.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing industrial, commercial, and/or residential properties to ensure compliance with City ordinances, approved plans, specifications, regulations, and codes.
• Review plans and specifications for City and building code compliance and confer with contractors regarding related installations.
• Confer with and provide information regarding code requirements to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and others.
• Address complaints and take action to ensure resolution or alternatives.
• Investigate complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction for code compliance or problems.
• Interpret codes and regulations and explain permit and compliance conditions.
• Coordinate plumbing, gas, and mechanical inspection work with other City personnel.
• Maintain records of inspections and regulatory actions, including reports and notices to correct violations.
• Review blueprints for new construction and perform final inspections for conformity to code.
• Provide information and demonstrations to new employees on tasks.
• Keep supervisor informed on progress and potential problems.
• Attend meetings and trainings to stay current on best practices.
• Respond to citizens' questions in a courteous manner.
• Communicate regularly with others to maximize interdepartmental efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Two Alabama certifications (Journeyman/Master) among Plumber, Gas Fitter, HVAC

ICC Mechanical/Plumbing certification within 1 year

Job description

Hiring Range $29.06/hr - $38.93/hr

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
• Must possess two (2) of the three (3) certifications from the State of Alabama at a Journeyman or Master's level
  • Plumber certification
  • Gas Fitter certification
  • HVAC certification
• Five (5) years or more of experience as a Plumbing, Gas Fitter or HVAC Installer;
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit;
• Possession of a Mechanical or Plumbing certification from the International Code Council or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

Hiring Range $29.06/hr - $38.93/hr

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
• Must possess two (2) of the three (3) certifications from the State of Alabama at a Journeyman or Master's level
  • Plumber certification
  • Gas Fitter certification
  • HVAC certification
• Five (5) years or more of experience as a Plumbing, Gas Fitter or HVAC Installer;
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit;
• Possession of a Mechanical or Plumbing certification from the International Code Council or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Plumbing experience in both residential and commercial
• Inspects new and existing industrial, commercial, and/or residential properties to ensure compliance with City ordinances, approved plans, specifications, regulations, and codes;
• Reviews plans and specifications for City and building code compliance and confers with contractors regarding related installations;
• Confers with and provides information regarding code requirements to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and others;
• Addresses any complaints or problems from concerned parties and takes appropriate action to ensure an expedient resolution or alternative means to address the problem;
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine appropriate usage, code violations, or existing problems;
• Interprets codes and regulations and explains permit and compliance conditions;
• Coordinates assigned plumbing, gas, and mechanical inspection work with that of other related City personnel;
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all inspections and any regulatory actions taken, including preparing written reports and correspondence and issuing notices to correct code violations;
• Reviews blueprints for new construction and performs final inspections of assigned projects to ensure overall conformity to all code requirements;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.