NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Mechanical Inspector
City Hall, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$29.86/hr - $33.35/hr
4+ years expThe City of Battle Creek is looking for a Mechanical Inspector to perform difficult technical work conducting building and property maintenance inspections for compliance with building codes and ordinances. The role involves reviewing permits, plans, and specifications, responding to inquiries, and ensuring safety regulations are met in various buildings and facilities.
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Responsibilities
Serves as Mechanical Inspector in accordance with Michigan’s adopted Mechanical Codes and City Ordinances
Inspects mechanical devices and all related installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings/facilities for conformance to safety laws, regulations, approved plans, and specifications
Makes written and oral investigations, reports and recommendations relative to mechanical matters in addition to issuing notification to property owners when code violations are determined
Confers with property owners or agents to approve mechanical installation plans to determine compliance with code requirements
Operates test equipment used in the inspection of mechanical systems
Keeps records and prepares reports of inspections and investigations for use by administrative or judicial authorities
Reviews permit applications, blueprints, plans and specifications to ensure that all mechanical code and ordinance requirements are complied with
Educates Mechanical Contractors and the public in code compliance requirements
Investigates complaints regarding installation of Mechanical systems done by unlicensed contractors and work completed without a permit
Provides a high level of customer service handling inquiries from citizens, contractors, architects, etc., regarding code and ordinance interpretations, clarification of office policies and general questions
Conducts inspections at the request of Police and Fire staff at incident scenes (may require periodic after-hours callout)
Ability to prepare and objectively analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to completion; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Commission, City employees, and the public to include both residents and trade professionals
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Licensed and certified as one or more of the following: Mechanical Inspector, Mechanical Contractor, Journeyman (Minimum 8,000 hrs of experience over 4 years), Military Honorably Discharged (within 1 year of being discharged, with experience as an interior electrician or equivalent job classification signed affidavit by superior)
Experience in each of the work classifications defined in PA 407 of 2016 as amended
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
Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
Benefits
Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.
Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.
Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.
Retirement Savings: 457 through Mission Square with employer match
MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS
Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.
Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term and Whole life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident, Vision – VSP, Lifecare Ambulance Service, Flexible Spending Account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer
Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
Tuition Reimbursement
Educational Stipends
Longevity pay
Tool and safety allowances
Employer-paid uniforms
Cell phone allowance
Military pay differential
Professional development opportunities
Ability to earn compensatory time
Retiree health savings plan
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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