Job Description:
Job Description You have the knowledge. You have the experience. It's time to put it to use. The City of Portage is seeking a licensed Mechanical Inspector or a Mechanical Contractor who can become registered as a Mechanical Inspector to join its Building Department staff.
What You'll Do:
Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial mechanical systems and installations to ensure compliance with the State of Michigan Construction Codes and manufacturer installation specifications.
Complete a variety of plan reviews for mechanical systems and installations.
Communicate effectively when advising contractors, design professionals, and homeowners of pertinent mechanical codes to assist them in the proper construction methods. Resolve issues and concerns pertaining to building projects and related activities while demonstrating prompt follow-through.
Work in tandem with the building, plumbing, electrical inspectors, and fire marshal.
Provide oversight of contractors working in the jurisdiction to ensure possession of valid occupational licenses.
Assist the Code Enforcement Division in working with citizens to review and provide information on alleged mechanical deficiencies and violations.
Maintain State of Michigan licenses with ongoing continuing education.
Work on-site when not on inspections during your scheduled hours.
What We're Looking For:
A licensed mechanical inspector or contractor with three of the four certifications (1, 2, 4, or 9) to become licensed by the State as a Mechanical Inspector.
A contractor must have four years of experience or combined training and experience in the field.
An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
Excellent ability to multitask.
Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn proprietary software.
Why Join Us?- Part-time position: 20 - 28 hours/week, based on business needs. Scheduled flexible hours.$40 - $45/hour. No benefits.
- Company car during office hours.
- All inspections are within Portage city limits.
- Enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere with professional growth opportunities.
- Play an important and rewarding role in working to ensure life safety in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Here is How to Join Us:
- Part-time position: 20 - 28 hours/week, based on business needs. Scheduled flexible hours.$40 - $45/hour. No benefits.
- Company car during office hours.
- All inspections are within Portage city limits.
- Enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere with professional growth opportunities.
- Play an important and rewarding role in working to ensure life safety in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity; Positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy.
