Plumbing Inspector

Sboc 7; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement pension plan (IMRF)

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

City of St. Charles is seeking a Community Development – Building Services inspector to ensure plumbing and mechanical systems meet applicable codes. You will inspect systems, review plans, and work with contractors, property owners and city staff to support safe, code-compliant construction.

The role requires a licensed journeyman plumber with 5+ years of experience; CDL is preferred. The position includes a 24/7 on-call rotation and comprehensive benefits as part of municipal employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as a licensed journeyman plumber with diverse project experience.
• Valid Illinois State or City of Chicago Plumber's License.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation with 60-minute response time.
• Class A CDL, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• No or minimal physical limitations; ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and repaired plumbing, water, gas, sewer, heating, and related piping systems for code compliance.
• Review and approve water and sewer service taps, witness testing, and maintain records.
• Explain inspection findings to contractors, tenants, and property owners; interpret codes.
• Lead reviews of permit applications for plumbing, mechanical, and utility permits.
• Conduct plan reviews and provide technical guidance on plumbing and mechanical codes.
• Respond to emergencies to support other departments and snow removal when needed.

Skills

Licensed journeyman plumber

Code enforcement

Communication skills

On-call availability

Customer service

Plan review familiarity

CDL Class A

Job description

Community Development – Building Services | Full-Time

Help shape the safety and quality of our community by ensuring plumbing and mechanical systems meet the highest standards. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Development – Building Services, you'll inspect new and modified plumbing systems, enforce state and local codes, perform plan reviews, and work closely with contractors, property owners, and City staff to support safe, code-compliant construction. To see what it is like to work for us, check out our YouTube Channel .

What You'll Do

• Inspect new and repaired plumbing, water, gas, sewer, heating, and related piping systems for code compliance. Inspections may involve climbing, bending, and working in confined or awkward spaces.
• Review and approve water and sewer service taps, witness hydrostatic, air, and stack testing, maintain inspection records, prepare reports, and issue correction notices or citations. Testify in court as required.
• Communicate with contractors, tenants, property owners, and the public to explain inspection findings and interpret plumbing, HVAC, and building codes.
• Lead reviews of permit applications, with primary responsibility for plumbing, mechanical, and utility-related permits.
• Conduct plan reviews and provide technical guidance to staff on plumbing and mechanical codes.
• Respond to emergency situations to support other departments/divisions, such as snow removal.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber with diverse project experience; foreman or superintendent experience is a plus.
• Valid Illinois State or City of Chicago Plumber's License.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation with a 60-minute response time.
• Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire, with in-house training available.
• Ability to work in varied weather and physical conditions and lift to 20 pounds.
• Successful completion of a background check, physical, functional capacity evaluation, and drug screen.
• Competitive package of benefits to include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, retirement savings options, and much more!

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.