Residential Mechanical Inspector - Code Compliance

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Los Angeles is seeking a Building Mechanical Inspector to inspect residential construction and related facilities to ensure compliance with local codes and approved plans. The role includes investigation of complaints, enforcement actions, and assisting in training other inspectors.

Candidates must have extensive experience in building trades or as a contractor, plus relevant certifications and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time paid experience as a building, construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, housing, or combined inspector for a governmental agency engaged in residential construction.
• Four years of full-time paid experience as a licensed general, masonry, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical contractor in residential construction.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work in residential construction after an apprenticeship.
• Eight years of related craft work in general residential construction.
• One year of experience as Assistant Inspector III or Inspector Trainee III with the City of Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential construction of two dwellings or less, accessory buildings, signs and pools for code conformance.
• Investigate complaints and alleged code violations on buildings; enforce orders to comply and issue citations.
• Identify blight and substandard conditions; train other inspectors as required.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Carpentry

Masonry

Electrical

Plumbing

Apprenticeship background

Assistant Inspector III experience

Education

Recognized apprenticeship program

Job description

The City of Los Angeles is seeking a Building Mechanical Inspector to inspect residential construction and related facilities to ensure compliance with local codes and approved plans. The role includes investigation of complaints, enforcement actions, and assisting in training other inspectors.

Candidates must have extensive experience in building trades or as a contractor, plus relevant certifications and a valid CA driver’s license.