Plumbing Inspector I

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids seeks a Plumbing Inspector to conduct inspections and re-inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems to ensure compliance with Michigan codes and local ordinances.

You will review plans, inspect installations, maintain inspection records, and coordinate with engineers, contractors and owners to resolve code issues. Requires Michigan Journeyman Plumbing license and 3+ years in the trade.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the plumbing trade.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections and re-inspections of residential, industrial and commercial plumbing systems to ensure code compliance
• Maintains records and schedules for plumbing inspections
• Inspects sewer and water installations
• Reviews plans to plumbing installations for new construction and existing structures
• Provides inspection services to other municipalities and townships
• Inspects medical gas systems
• Processes Backflow test forms to ensure compliance with current Plumbing code, MDEQ and Local Ordinance requirements
• Investigates plumbing system complaints involving pressure and water quality issues
• Conducts residential irrigation surveys
• Reviews plans to plumbing installations for new construction and existing structures
• Consults with engineers, contractors, and owners regarding the provisions of the codes, ordinances, laws, design criteria and zoning requirements; searches files to determine water and sewer locations
• Maintains records of inspection activities
• Assists with flow tests
• Performs related work as required

Education

High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Job description

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to conduct inspections and re-inspections of residential, industrial and commercial plumbing systems to assure compliance with municipal, State of Michigan and national plumbing codes and identify defects in plumbing systems and connections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts inspections and re-inspections of residential, industrial and commercial plumbing systems to ensure code compliance
• Maintains records and schedules for plumbing inspections
• Inspects sewer and water installations
• Reviews plans to plumbing installations for new construction and existing structures
• Provides inspection services to other municipalities and townships
• Inspects medical gas systems
• Processes Backflow test forms to ensure compliance with current Plumbing code, MDEQ and Local Ordinance requirements
• Investigates plumbing system complaints involving pressure and water quality issues
• Conducts residential irrigation surveys
• Reviews plans to plumbing installations for new construction and existing structures
• Consults with engineers, contractors, and owners regarding the provisions of the codes, ordinances, laws, design criteria and zoning requirements; searches files to determine water and sewer locations
• Maintains records of inspection activities
• Assists with flow tests
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

--AND--

• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the plumbing trade

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required License

• Michigan Journeyman Plumbing license

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