Orange Village - Building Inspector - Full-Time

Job Responsibility:

• Conducts technical field inspections of buildings, equipment, and installations during various phases of building construction, installation, and or operation in accordance with the Ohio Building Code and Residential Code of Ohio and conducts zoning and property maintenance inspections in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village.
• Inspects building construction for compliance with approved plans and adopted codes as well as complaints, property maintenance, and zoning inspections as assigned.
• Engages in cross-training, shadowing, education and testing to secure additional inspection endorsements and certifications.
• Detects and investigates reported and unreported hazards and possible safety problems or inadequate conditions and violations. Pursues corrections as directed by the Building Commissioner.
• Assists applicants in completing necessary forms; enters applications into permitting program.
• Trains with and develops efficiency with Building Department permitting systems and functions related to job duties
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, and correspondence concerning building and enforcement and inspection activities.
• Maintains daily schedule, reporting of duties, State of Ohio Certifications and daily activities as assigned by the Building Commissioner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Commissioner.

QUALIFICATION: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or (GED), and three to five (3-5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess an OBBS Certification or Interim Certification for: Level 2 – Residential Code Official. Additional OBBS endorsements in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, fire protection and higher inspector levels are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to use Windows, IOS, or Google Chrome or other internet browsers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to recognize potentially unsafe conditions and behaviors and correct them in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. * Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include driving record review and background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 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 position, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Robert McLaughlin at Mclaughlinr@orangevillage.com or by phone at 440-287-5133.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35