Trades Inspector (Plumbing)

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare package

Job summary

City of Lubbock inspectors assess plumbing and HVAC systems in new construction and alterations to ensure compliance with adopted codes and state license law. This role enforces regulations governing plumbing and mechanical trades and works across diverse sites within the city.

Qualified candidates hold a current state plumbing inspector license (or are eligible to test within 90 days) and a journeyman/master license or equivalent experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current state plumbing inspector license or be qualified to take the examination within ninety days.
• Requires journeyman or master plumbing license, or a minimum of 500 hours of experience in the plumbing trade.
• Must achieve certification by a major code group within one year of hire.
• Valid current Driver's License.
• State Plumbing Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plumbing and HVAC systems on new construction or alterations for code compliance.
• Drive between sites to perform field inspections.
• Perform field inspections of work in progress to ensure compliance with approved plans and codes.
• Check contractor licenses and registrations.
• Discuss technical and procedural field problems with contractors and homeowners.
• Prepare daily inspection schedules and document inspection results.
• Investigate complaints and take enforcement action as per department policy.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Code interpretation

Communication skills

Driving

Education

State Plumbing Inspector eligibility

Plumbing trade experience (500 hours)

Job description

Summary

Inspects plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems associated with new construction and alterations to determine compliance with adopted plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, and energy codes. Enforces provisions of the Texas Plumbing License Law and other associated statutes, regulations and ordinances governing the plumbing and mechanical trades.

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.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.