Mechanical Inspector

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Building Official, performs a regulatory function by conducting mechanical inspections at the construction site. Serves the public both in the field and in the office by providing information on the codes and ordinances adopted by Antrim County, in order to facilitate safety and compliance. Works with the office staff in order to facilitate an orderly permitting process and efficient operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Code Compliance: Serves as Mechanical Inspector in accordance with Michigan’s adopted Mechanical Codes and applicable ordinances.

2. Field Inspections: Inspects mechanical devices and all related installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings/facilities for conformance to safety laws, regulations, approved plans, and specifications.

3. Investigations & Reporting: Makes written and oral investigations, reports, and recommendations relative to mechanical matters.

4. Enforcement Action: Issues notification to property owners when code violations are determined; prepares and issues plan review correction letters and inspection violation notices; tracks violations until resolved.

5. Technical Consultation: Confers with property owners or agents regarding approved mechanical installation plans to determine compliance with code requirements.

6. Equipment & Testing: Operates test equipment used in the inspection of mechanical systems.

7. Legal Documentation: Keeps records and prepares reports of inspections and investigations for use by administrative or judicial authorities. Gathers evidence and prepares reports on code violation complaints.

8. Plan Review: Reviews permit applications, blueprints, plans, and specifications to ensure that all mechanical code and ordinance requirements are complied with. Read blueprints and site plans fluently.

9. Public Education: Educates Mechanical Contractors and the public in code compliance requirements and assists with questions pertinent to permit application procedures.

10. Licensing Enforcement: Investigates complaints regarding installation of mechanical systems done by unlicensed contractors and work completed without a permit.

11. Customer Service: Provides a high level of customer service handling inquiries from citizens, contractors, architects, etc., regarding code/ordinance interpretations and office policies.

12. System Specifics: Completes inspections of heating systems, boiler systems, air conditioning systems, and associated ductwork, piping, and fuel hook-up in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities for conformance to code/safety laws.

13. Jurisdictional Authority: Observes conditions and issues notices of corrections and/or citations to persons responsible for conformance to codes and laws observed in Antrim County.

14. Administrative Logistics: Maintains up-to-date and orderly logs and records for all inspections and travel. Organizes and carries out a schedule of daily activities.

15. Teamwork: Works with office staff to ensure paperwork for each inspection is processed properly; strives for efficient operations of the Building Department through cooperative teamwork.

16. Professional Standards: Prepares and objectively analyzes comprehensive reports; carries out assigned projects to completion; communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; and maintains effective working relationships.

17. Certification Maintenance: Maintains the proper amount of educational credit hours to ensure eligibility for mechanical certification.

18. Other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Assists in administering the permitting function, including application processing, fee assessment and collection, and permit issuance.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other interested parties.
• Performs the duties of a plan examiner or plumbing inspector as needed and qualified.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Licensed and certified as one or more of the following:
• Mechanical Inspector
• Mechanical Contractor
• Journeyman (Minimum 8000 hours of experience over 4 years)
• Registration with the State of Michigan under Act 407 as a Plan Examiner and Mechanical Inspector as determined by the State of Michigan.
• Valid registration as a Mechanical Inspector in the State of Michigan (may substitute ability to be provisionally registered within thirty (30) days of employment, but must obtain registration at the first available date set by the State of Michigan)
• Obtain State of Michigan Building Inspector Registration within 3 months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of Michigan Mechanical codes or related general construction codes, and a thorough knowledge of mechanical systems; some knowledge of electrical work, carpentry work, cement work, or plumbing.
• Skill in the operation of the listed equipment.
• Ability to effectively inspect mechanical systems; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, contractors, architects, engineers, owners and the general public; ability to read and understand complicated mechanical plans and blueprints; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and practices; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work; investigative techniques and methods.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this description of essential duties. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, including word processing and permitting software; motor vehicle; calculator; telephone; fax machine; copy machine; applicable manuals and books relative to the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed partly in office setting. Employee is required to travel to inspection sites. Most work is performed out of the office on construction sites or in homes or commercial buildings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

Must be able to negotiate uneven terrain of construction sites. Will also occasionally be required to negotiate crawl spaces and climb ladders.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. May be required to perform job in varying degrees of natural or artificial light.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field. Some jobs require the employee to be exposed to noise, odor, dust, dirt and dampness.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, education and experience; oral interview and reference check; drug screen, physical, criminal background check; driving record check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Antrim County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $26.70 - $28.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $28