Trades Inspector (Plumbing)

City of Maypearl; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Plumbing Inspector to verify conformance with adopted plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes. The role requires in-field inspections across construction sites and effective communication with contractors and homeowners.

Candidate must hold or be eligible for a state plumbing inspector license, possess a Driver's License, and attain major code group certification within one year of hire. The job includes traveling between sites and documenting inspection results.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current state plumbing inspector license or be qualified to take the examination within 90 days.
• Must achieve certification by a major code group within one year of hire.
• Valid current Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Check construction plans for conformance to plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes.
• Drives motor vehicle to and between construction sites for field inspections and to investigate complaints.
• Performs field inspections of work in progress to determine compliance with approved plans and codes.
• Performs field checks of contractor licenses and registrations.
• Discusses technical and procedural field problems with contractors and homeowners.
• Prepares daily inspection schedules, enters results in the computer system, and documents issues as necessary.
• Investigates complaints regarding installations and takes enforcement action per department policy.
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Field inspections

Operate a vehicle

Computer scheduling

Written communication

Code certification within 1 year

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Check construction plans for conformance to adopted plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes;
• Drives motor vehicle to and between construction sites in order to perform field inspections and/or investigate complaints;
• Performs field inspections of work in progress to determine compliance with approved plans and adopted codes and ordinances;
• Performs field checks of contractor licenses and registrations;
• Discusses technical and procedural field problems with contractors and homeowners;
• Prepares daily inspection schedules, enters inspection results in computer system and documents issues as necessary;
• Investigates complaints regarding installations and takes appropriate enforcement action as per department policy;
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Possession of a current state plumbing inspector license or be qualified to take the examination within ninety(90) days is required. Generally, qualification requires possession of journeyman or master plumbing license, or a minimum of 500 hours of experience working in the plumbing trade, and/or various other methods of credit (See Plumbing Board Rules). Must achieve certification by a major code group within one year of hire. Or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities specified below:

Valid current Driver's License
State Plumbing Inspector

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Plumbing and mechanical (HVAC) systems in commercial and residential construction;
• Plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes and regulations;
• State statutes and rules pertaining to plumbing and heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings;
• Operate a motor vehicle;
• Perform field inspections;
• Utilize a computer for scheduling inspections and entering inspection results;
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing;
• Achieve certification by a major code group within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds, lift up to 20 pounds;
• Frequently climb ladders, scaffolding, poles, stairs and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Frequently bend during the shift;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Occasionally move entire body along a surface in a crawling motion;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.