What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Specialist position at Elmer's Home Services?
At Elmer's Home Services, we believe in building strong teams that provide exceptional service to our customers. As a Permit Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our HVAC and Plumbing services are always in compliance with local regulations while helping us deliver the 5-star service our customers expect. This is an opportunity to not only expand your professional expertise but also grow with a rapidly expanding company.
We offer competitive pay, along with benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- A retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems and plumbing services
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to type information while speaking with customers
- Ability to communicate with customers, vendors, and employees over the Internet
- Ability to handle inbound and outbound phone calls
- Ability to work on weekends and evenings
- Education or vocational training in HVAC or construction fields is beneficial
- Project management skills are preferred
- Experience with ServiceTitan is preferred
- Local or state permitting process certification is preferred
- HVAC basics certification is a plus
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS A PERMIT SPECIALIST
As a Permit Specialist at Elmer's Home Services, you'll be at the heart of our operations, managing the permit application process from start to finish. Your day involves reviewing all permit applications to ensure they are complete and meet local, state, and federal guidelines. You'll coordinate with government agencies to ensure timely submissions and track all deadlines in our detailed database. You will communicate with our Installation and service managers, dispatch, third-party vendors, and contractors to clarify permit requirements, resolve any issues, and move projects forward without delay. Additionally, you'll stay up-to-date on any changes to local regulations and help resolve any compliance issues that may arise, ensuring our business stays in good standing.
ABOUT ELMER'S HOME SERVICES
Our company has served the San Antonio area's HVAC needs for over 25 years. We just launched in DFW in 2023 and the Houston area in 2024. Our skilled and capable staff confidently assists customers with their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, service, plumbing, and repair needs. We work hard to maintain our reputation as the most professional and punctual HVAC & Plumbing team in town. Our reputation not only reflects the home services that we offer but also the support that we continuously have for our community. We chose the color pink to represent our company in honor of our owners' mother and all those who have bravely battled cancer. To this day, we strive to make a difference in our community by showing up and offering endless support for numerous organizations and charitable events throughout San Antonio.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you believe this Permit Specialist position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. The initial application process can be completed in 3 minutes.