Top 51 Building inspector Jobs in Delaware, Oh

Building Inspector
City of Delaware, OH —Delaware, OH
- $27.19 - $42.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Inspector I
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $26.40 - $38.28 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Word processing
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Electrical Safety Inspector
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $31.03 - $45.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Research
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Inspector II
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $27.98 - $40.57 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Word processing
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Inspector OSP Construction
TurnKey Network Solutions —Ohio
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Construction Inspector I
Prime AE Group Inc —Columbus, OH
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- 1 year
Electrical Safety Inspector Trainee
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $27.22 - $39.46 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Research
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Electrical Safety Inspector Trainee
Delaware, County of (OH) —Delaware, OH
- $27.22 - $39.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Construction Inspector | Materials Testing Technician
CTL Engineering —Delaware, OH
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Day shift
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Stormwater Erosion Inspector - Westerville, OH
Path Light Pro —Westerville, OH
- $39,000 - $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Travel
- Reliable transportation
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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Combination Plans Examiner (CE) (Level 4)
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $39.91 - $57.87 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Construction Inspectors (Remote Site Locations)
Greenman-Pedersen Inc. —Dublin, OH
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Residential Plumbing Inspector
Atlas Capital Services Inc —Columbus, OH
- $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Clean MVR report
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Structural Steel Inspector
Geotechnical Consultants —Westerville, OH
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Stormwater Erosion Inspector - Gahanna, OH
Path Light Pro —Gahanna, OH
- $39,000 - $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Travel
- Reliable transportation
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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Stormwater Erosion Inspector - Columbus, OH
Path Light Pro —Columbus, OH
- $39,000 - $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Travel
- Reliable transportation
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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Pole Foreperson
Grid One Solutions, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $23 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Construction Associate
Michael Baker International —Columbus, OH
- $62,000 - $83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Electrical QC Inspector- Johnstown, OH
MMR Group —Johnstown, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Management
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
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Field Inspector
Gudenkauf, a Congruex company —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Building Inspector

City of Delaware, OH -
Delaware, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.19 - $42.77 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Uniform allowance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Research
High school diploma or GED
Construction industry experience

Full Job Description

Job Details

Career area

Planning and Development

Position Type

Full Time

Date Posted

06/29/2026

Closing Date

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:59:00:0

Location

1 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015, United States

Job ID

5392547

Pay Range

$27.19 - $42.77 Hourly

Nature of Work, Essential Functions & KSA's

You can do great work and love what you do with the City of Delaware. We are an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity, and the innovative spirit of all our employees. The City of Delaware is an award-winning local government organization known for its professionalism, customer service orientation and a strong commitment to distinctive and well-planned community development. The work environment is stable with excellent benefits and retirement packages. Our mission is to ensure an effective government, a healthy economy, being a safe city and welcoming you to be a part of this great community!

Under the immediate supervision of the Chief Building Official and the general supervision of the Director of Planning and Community Development, the Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting, reviewing, and tracking residential and commercial building activities from the construction document arrival through to the issuance of the occupancy permit, while enforcing various building, zoning, and property maintenance regulations of the City and State. Position requires regular and reliable attendance.

Essential Functions: For purposes of 42 USC 12101

Performs residential plan reviews of various building permit applications to ensure their compliance with zoning and building regulations.
Receives residential and commercial building permit applications and tracks those applications through the building plan review process including performing plan reviews and inspections.
Coordinates reviews for residential and commercial permits as required, such as with zoning, planning, engineering, and utilities.
Enforces adopted codes and ordinances for the City of Delaware including building, zoning, and property maintenance.
Inspects ongoing projects for the City of Delaware.
Assists citizens, contractors, and developers by answering questions, issuing residential and commercial permits, and collecting appropriate fees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

Codes and ordinances relating to building and zoning.
Modern techniques and methods of building construction, including use of materials and equipment.
Principles and practices of the International Building, Plumbing, Elevator, Pressure Piping, Fire, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes.
Principles of structural design, engineering mathematics and building inspection.
Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.
Court system.
Property maintenance terminology.
Building standards and practices within the construction industry.
Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Teams) and other computer software.
City and Department goals and objectives.
City and Department policies and procedures.
Government structure and process.
Safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Reading, writing, interpreting, and explaining codes and regulations to a diverse audience
Effectively and tactfully communicating detailed and complex construction situations and regulations to a wide variety of audiences.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Civic engagement and customer service.

Abilities

Understand and interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
Administer a variety of building inspection and related code enforcement activities.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; analyze and check complex plans and specifications.
Assist in preparing code amendments; interpret building policies and procedures to the public.
Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as well as the Building Codes.
Answer inquiries, resolve complaints and communicate with property owners, lessees, contractors, developers, and the public in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner, and to follow up and bring resolution to violations.
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
Operate assigned equipment.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Prepare correspondence.
Compile and prepare reports.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
Be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
Maintain effective working relationships.
Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form.
Exercise independent judgement and discretion.
Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Prepare clear and concise written reports.
Work in a professional environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Most work is accomplished in an outdoor construction environment that may involve climbing, crawling, exposure to adverse weather conditions, or potential personal danger.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively via telephone or in person.
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation which permits inspection work of projects and the ability to operate a vehicle and computer equipment.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a vehicle and computerized equipment.
Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift and carry objects, up to fifty (50) pounds for varying distances, to work in an office environment and to perform field inspections.

Training, Experience, and Qualifications

Building Inspector I:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent (High school diploma or equivalent GED).
Must possess current State of Ohio certifications for residential and commercial construction including Building, Electrical and/or Mechanical Inspectors (commercial projects) or Residential Building Official (residential plan reviews and inspections).
Two (2) or more years of experience in construction, preferably within a municipal government environment.
Possession of a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operators License and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
Regular and reliable attendance
Any combination of training and experience which will indicate the possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Building Inspector II:
In addition to the requirements of Building Inspector I

Four (4) or more years of experience in construction, preferably within a municipal government environment.

Supplemental Information / Special Requirements

The City of Delaware offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health, dental, and life insurance, retirement pension and savings plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and longevity pay and in many positions, paid uniforms or clothing allowance. This position is part of the Management Pay Plan.

The information above is intended to be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be required of employees holding this position.

The City of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), the City of Delaware will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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