Top 82 Building inspector Jobs in Chicago, Il

Code Compliance Specialist
The Village of Skokie —Skokie, IL
- $43.83 - $57.34 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Building Inspector
SAFEbuilt —Northlake, IL
- $30 - $37 an hour
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Field Operations Inspector
CYM Living LLC —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Regional Manager / Illinois Licensed Home Inspector 2+ Years Experience
Real Inspection Services —Northbrook, IL
- From $75 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Consultant - Certified Coatings Inspector
CORROSION PROBE INC —Cicero, IL
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
Village of Lombard —Lombard, IL
- $75,725 - $105,523 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Licensed Home Inspector
House Call Home Inspection —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $85,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Commercial Building Assessor
Bureau Veritas Building Assessments & Project Management —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Project Assessor
Bureau Veritas —Chicago, IL
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
QEI-Elevator Inspector- Chicago, IL
Bureau Veritas —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
Elevator Inspector (QEI) - Chicago, IL
Bureau Veritas —Chicago, IL
- $35 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
Quality Control Inspector (HEP)
Community and Economic Development Assoc —South Holland, IL
- $26.78 - $31.49 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Building Inspector - Midwest
UL Solutions —Northbrook, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Holidays
- 5 years
- Residential
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Plans Examiner (Community Development)
Village of Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $41.63 - $60.36 an hour
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Building Inspector I
City Of Gary —Gary, IN
- $38,091.77 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Building Inspector Part Time
SAFEbuilt —Glenview, IL
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 401(k) matching
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Commercial Building Inspector (Traveling)
KTA-Tator, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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5d
Construction Inspector
CKL Engineers, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Field Inspector
Ghafari —Chicago, IL
- $50 - $61 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (entry to senior level)
Interra —Bolingbrook, IL
- Email
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account

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Code Compliance Specialist

The Village of Skokie
Skokie, IL

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Job Details

$43.83 - $57.34 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Community relations
Computer operation
Records maintenance
Report writing
Construction regulatory compliance
Safety protocol adherence
Computer literacy
Inspection reporting and documentation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Medical Insurance Paid Vacation & Holidays
Dental Insurance Paid Sick Leave
Vision Insurance Confidential Mental Health Support
Group Life Insurance IMRF Retirement Benefits
Employee Assistance Program Deferred Compensation Plan

Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

Community Development Dept. / Building Division

Salary Information: The hourly pay range for this position is $43.83 - $57.34 The starting hourly pay range
is $43.83 - $48.32, depending on qualifications,

Brief DescnQtion As a valued member of the Community Deveiopment team, you wi!l play a key ro!e in

of Duties: ensuring the continued safety of our residents and business owners by inspecting
existing buildings for Code violations. You wili inspect, by appointment, common
areas of multiple dwelling for violations of property maintenance, fire, building, electrical,
plumbing and zoning codes or ordinances; inspect common areas of commerciat and
industriat properties for violations of Village Codes or ordinances; Enter computerized
report of violations or deficiencies and send a copy to the property owner or agent;
Perform exterior inspections and follow up of foreclosed properties, in accordance with
Department procedure, investigate complaints and Inspect, on request, any area of a
building and decide on vaiidity of Code vioiations; (Vtaintains records, takes
photographic evidence and stores It to the appropriate database; Issues tickets to
properties that are not in compliance and prepares the record for the hearing; Stays
current with other local property maintenance Codes to update the Viliage Code;
Answers phone inquiries, write reports and documents facts for property records;
Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

Required Training and High School Diploma or equivalent - college level coursework preferred; Valid Driver's

KnowledQe: License; Three years of experience in commercial or residentiai construction, building
inspection, or related field; Property Maintenance Inspector Certification through
Snternationai Code Council (ICC) required within 6 months of employment; Some
knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and community relations and
current trends in the field of community development; Demonstrated knowledge of
state, federal, and local housing codes, ordinances, and laws, as wel! as building
construction methods and materials; Considerable skill in dealing effectively with the
genera! public, and exercising tact and firmness when necessary; Basic computer skills
required, along with basic knowiedge of personal electronic devices including, but not
limited to, smart phones and tablets; Must be able to keep accurate and neat records,
and prepare reports; Must follow al! safety rules of the Village.

Application Process: interested parties should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional
references to: Village of Skokie Human Resources Division, 5127 Oakton St,, Skokie,
IL 60077, or email to [email protected].

EOE Employer

Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Created: September 2025

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Position Titie: Code Compliance Specialist

Salary Range: A 230

FLSA: Non-exempt

Department: Community Development

Division: Building & Inspection Services

Reports to: Building & Inspection Services Manager

Supervises: None

JOB PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty inspecting existing
buildings for code vioiations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

« Inspects, by appointment, common areas of multiple dwelling for violations of property
maintenance, fire, building, electricai, plumbing and zoning codes or ordinances.

Inspects common areas of commercial and industrial properties for violations of village

codes or ordinances.

o Enters computerized report of violations or deficiencies; sends copy to the property owner
or agent.

a Performs exterior inspections and follow up of foreclosed properties in accordance with
Department procedure.

Investigates complaints and inspects on request any area of a buiiding and decides on

validity of code violations.

< Encourages residents and owners to comply with recommendations by educating them to
the hazards and unsafe conditions.

» Makes reinspections to check for compliance.

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» Conducts block surveys to evaluate condition of single-famify dweifings for code
compliance.

e Meets with property owners to explain the need for compliance.

» Maintains records, takes photographic evidence and stores it to the appropriate database.

« Issues tickets to properties that are not in compliance and prepares the record for the
hearing.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

« Performs research into other cities property maintenance codes to update the Village
Code.

» Answers phone inquiries, write reports and documents facts for property records.

« Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

9 Some knowiedge of the principles and practices of planning and community reiations.

® Some knowiedge of current literature and recent redevelopment in the fie!d of community
deveiopment.

® Some knowledge of economics, finance and socioiogy as applied to community
development.

a Good knowledge of state, federal and iocal housing codes and ordinances and laws.

» Good knowledge of building construction methods and materiais.

Basic computer skills required.

» Working knowledge of personal eiectronic devices including but not limited to smart
phones and iPads,

» Working skill in locating vioiations and deficiencies in buildings and structures.

» Considerable skill in dealing effectively with the genera! public, in exercising tact and
firmness when necessary.

« Working skill in keeping accurate and neat records and preparing reports.

® Ability to follow ail safety rules and regulations of the VJJtage.

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EDUCA TION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

» High School Diploma/GED required. College level coursework preferred.

® Three years of experience in commercial or residential construction, building inspection or
related fieid.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS I LICENSES

® Property Maintenance Inspector Certification through International Code Council (ICC)
required within 6 months of date of hire.

a Valid driver's license required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work functions of this position are representative of medium work exerting up to 50
pounds of force occasionaily, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10
pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or
crouch. Regularly required to drive. Must have adequate hearing to communicate with co-
workers and residents.

The work is performed mainly outdoors subject to year-round climate conditions. The worker
is subject to hazards due to working in close proximity to moving traffic and ciimbing on
iadders; may be subject to conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases or poor ventilation.

The work is occasionaliy performed in an indoor environment, in an office-type area, that is
quiet except for office/communications equipment background noises.

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