GENERAL SUMMARY:
This role combines mechanical plans review and inspection for all construction activity including but not limited to new and existing structures in the Town. This role meets with contractors, property owners, and business owners regarding building code requirements. Plan Review certification being the minimum certification required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
This position is classified as Part-Time nonexempt and reports directly to the Building Official. The Mechanical Inspector/Plans Examiner has no subordinates and no supervisory responsibility.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
- Maintains excellent public relations
- Creates a culture of respect and trust with co-workers, superiors, town staff, Town Administration, contractors, property owners, business owners and others.
- Answers telephones calls/messages and emails in a timely manner
SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews complex plans to ascertain compliance with building codes, Town of Medley ordinances and state and federal regulations
- Research building codes for unusual and or unique installations to ensure compliance
- Works with homeowners, contractors, architects, engineers, business owners, and others in obtaining compliance
- Maintains up-to-date education on trends and changes to methods and materials, regulations and codes relative to construction and inspections
- Inspects new and existing construction projects and applicable trade work to ensure compliance with approved plans and building codes
- Reviews assigned construction plans to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommends methods of compliance to meet the intent of each related item
- Reviews all relevant building codes within the applicable licensure
- Identifies building code violations, issues correction notices and stop work orders
- Keeps daily logs and prepares reports on inspection activities
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma
- Minimum five years with certified Mechanical contractor’s license
- Florida DBPR certified mechanical plans examiner and mechanical inspector license Two or more years’ experience as a mechanical inspector
- Possession of required licensures and certifications as required by the State of Florida
- Licensure as a standard inspector per F. S. 468 in the building category
- Fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing); Spanish proficiency is favorable
- REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:
- Proven knowledge of building codes (Florida Building Code), City ordinances and constraints
- Knowledge of construction techniques and materials
- Skill at reading and interpreting construction documents
- Proven skills in providing excellent customer service
- Effective communicator, verbally and in writing
- Proven self-sufficiency with an ability to organize and prioritize a continuous workload
- Excellent time management skills
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Ability to climb up to rooftops, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
