NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Mechanical Inspector - Buildings, Safety, Engineering & Environmental Department
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit's Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, dedicated to creating safe environments for city residents. The Mechanical Inspector will inspect heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, while also addressing code violations and preparing reports for court cases.
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Responsibilities
Inspects and tests gas-fired, oil-fired, and solid fuel-fired heating equipment and its associated storage and control equipment, space heating distribution systems and components, air-conditioning equipment and components, refrigeration systems and equipment for compliance with pertinent codes and for installation according to approved plans
Reports findings, secures corrections, or issues violation notices
Points out code violations
Explains code provisions
Witnesses and reports on equipment acceptance tests
Checks for proper licensure of boiler and refrigeration plant operating personnel
Investigates complaints of violations of codes and prepares notices of violations
Makes re-inspections of premises or equipment to determine corrections of code violations
Compiles information and prepares code violation cases for court
Appears and testifies regarding code violation in court cases
Investigates and reports on accidents
Prepares daily activities reports
Assists in the training of new employees assigned to the activity
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or GED and two (2) years of advanced training in engineering principles and their practical application to the fields of refrigeration, air-conditioning, combustion control, and space heating distribution systems
Two (2) years of experience in the installation, construction, maintenance, operation, and repair of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and systems
State of Michigan Mechanical Contractor License with limited or unlimited Heating or Refrigeration Service required
Employees certified or promoted to this class must acquire and maintain registration as an inspector and plan reviewer with the State of Michigan, as required under the provisions of Public Act #54, rule 31 R. 408-30043
Employees in this class will within (30) thirty days make an application for provisional registration with the State of Michigan in accordance with Public Act #54, R. 408.30031, Rule 31 (5) and provide written verification of completing the minimum required hours of approved educational or training programs as prescribed in Table 31 of Rule 31
An applicant for registration as a provisional mechanical inspector shall have possessed a mechanical license for not less than 1 year in 3 or more categories 1, 2, 4, or 9 as defined in 1984 PA 192, MCL 338.971 to MCL 338.988 and known as the Forbes mechanical contractors act; or individual shall be licensed as a mechanical contractor in classification 1 and 2 and also have an ICC (International Code Council) Certification as a Commercial Fire Sprinkler Inspector and Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Employees in this class will be required to provide their own automobile for transportation on a reimbursed mileage basis; valid State of Michigan Operator License required
Successful applicants certified to positions in this class must acquire and maintain registration as an inspector with the State of Michigan
Preferred
Training shall have been secured by the completion of an apprenticeship in heating and refrigeration mechanics with a reputable concern
One (1) year of training in an engineering college
Experience in the inspectional and/or supervisory phases of the work
Benefits
Medical -Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance -Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) -The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
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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