Mechanical Inspector
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
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Job Summary
- Perform field inspections during various stages of construction
- Review plans and specifications for commercial industrial and residential projects to ensure compliance with city state and federal laws and regulations
- Perform Rental Housing inspections in accordance with municipal ordinances and regulations
- Report violations and maintain files/records
- Perform other related duties as required
- Extensive knowledge of local mechanical building codes and current construction procedures and technology.
- Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
- Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members the general public contractors governmental entities and other clientele
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management organization and attention to detail skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment
- Skill in prioritizing and executing assignments with limited supervision. Skill in using independent judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously.
- Michigan Mechanical Inspector license required
- Additional Michigan inspector licenses are a plus
- Experience in municipal code inspections preferred
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility & Movement:
Frequent walking standing climbing bending stooping crawling or kneeling to conduct inspections.
Ability to climb ladders scaffolding or unfinished stairways to access roofs attics crawl spaces and other elevated or confined areas.
Occasional lifting carrying or moving objects up to 2550 pounds (e.g. inspection tools plans or small equipment).
Vision & Hearing:
Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans technical documents and observe construction details.
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors workers and the public in noisy environments.
Manual Dexterity:
Use of hands and fingers to handle tools operate inspection equipment and use computers/tablets for reporting.
Work Environment:
Work performed in both office and field settings.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat cold rain snow) and construction site environments (noise dust uneven terrain).
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
SAFEbuilt is community development services firm offering building inspections, plan reviews, private provider & other professional services.
