Property Maintenance Inspector I

City of Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Montgomery, AL is seeking an entry-level Property Maintenance Inspector to conduct basic interior and exterior inspections of residential and commercial properties for compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code and local ordinances. You will review lots, document violations, and assist with nuisance or weed abatement.

Must have a High school diploma or GED and two years in construction or housing inspection support; be willing to work outdoors in all weather and obtain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in construction or building inspection related fields.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather; ability to operate city vehicles with driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic interior and exterior inspections of properties.
• Review lots and parcels for routine compliance issues.
• Document violations and assist with nuisance or weed abatement.
• Gather information and prepare inspection notes for higher-level inspectors.
• Accompany higher-level inspectors on more difficult cases.

Skills

Basic inspections

Documentation

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification training in property inspection (plus)

Job description

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to inspect residential and commercial structures and lots for compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code, ordinances, and related regulations and requirements. Employees in this class perform entry-level work in enforcing City codes related to deteriorated structures, unsanitary conditions, and other property maintenance issues affecting public health and safety. Employees receive training and perform routine inspections with guidance from higher-level inspectors when cases involve complex conditions or enforcement actions. The work responsibilities include conducting basic interior and exterior inspections, reviewing lots and parcels for routine compliance issues, documenting violations, and assisting with preliminary steps related to nuisance or weed abatement. Employees may support higher-level inspectors by gathering information, preparing inspection notes, and accompanying them on more difficult cases. Additional duties may be assigned as part of ongoing development. Work is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to departmental standards by the Assistant Chief Property Maintenance Inspector or a higher-level inspector. This position reports to the Assistant Chief Property Maintenance Inspector.

High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in construction, building maintenance, housing inspection support, property upkeep, renovation, maintenance, or a related field that provides basic knowledge of building conditions and structures. Education or training in construction, drafting, building inspection, environmental health, or a related area is a plus.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather and be exposed to insects, rodents, unfriendly pets, and poisonous vegetation. Must obtain Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within one (1) year of employment with the City of Montgomery Inspections Department. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as needed to operate city vehicles.