SAFEbuilt · 1 day ago
Rental Housing Inspector
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29/hr - $35/hrSAFEbuilt is a company with a team of over 1600 experts providing Community Development services. They are currently seeking a talented and experienced Rental Housing Inspector to perform field inspections for rental housing programs and report violations while maintaining records.
CommunitiesConstructionTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform field inspections for rental housing program
Read and examine plans and specifications when required
Report violations and maintain files/records
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license and a good driving record required
Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
Ability to work with all levels of management; strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish priorities, work independently in rapidly changing environment, and function as group leader
Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment
Perform field inspections for rental housing program
Read and examine plans and specifications when required
Report violations and maintain files/records
Perform other related duties as required
Mobility & Movement: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas
Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment)
Vision & Hearing: Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments
Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting
Work Environment: Work performed in both office and field settings
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain)
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region
Preferred
ICC Property Maintenance Inspector Certification highly desired
ICC Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspector certification(s) preferred
ICC Residential and/or Commercial Electrical Inspector certification(s) preferred
Additional ICC certifications are a plus
Experience in inspections, rental housing, or code enforcement strongly preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Matching 401K Plans
Wellness programs
Company
SAFEbuilt
Safebuilt is a provider of community development services for local governments and public agencies.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-11-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike McCurdie
President/CEO
William Brown
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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