Plumbing Inspector
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Job Location:
Elkhart, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
Building & Code
POSITION
Plumbing Inspector
DIVISION
Building & Code
STATUS
Full-time
CATEGORY
Salaried Up to $69100
FLSA
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Building Commissioner
JOB SUMMARY
The Plumbing Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor per City Ordinance. The authority power and duties imposed on such Inspector and the provisions of the ordinance shall extend to and include any plumbing or house drainage private sewer or plumbing work about to be done or being constructed on any premises and the same for the purposes of the ordinance shall extend over all premises and to the boundary line of the public ways. During their term as Plumbing Inspector they shall not be actively engaged in the plumbing business nor shall they have a financial interest in any plumbing business.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Ordinance shall be administered by the Plumbing Inspector who shall take such action as may be reasonable and necessary to secure compliance.
Supervise and witness all plumbing pressure tests.
Condemn and order the removal of unsanitary plumbing and provide notice to Plumbers or owners concerning condemnation and orders of removal.
Condemn and order the correction of poor workmanship.
Provide notice to Plumbers and/or owners concerning correction of poor workmanship.
Inspect and determine code compliance of all new and replacement plumbing.
Leave or give notice of approval or non approval of plumbing installation.
Also seePlumbing Code of the City of Elkhart Indiana Ordinance Number 3713.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the registration of licensed plumbers Journeymen and Apprentice plumbers.
The power duty and authority to investigate incidents where violations of the Ordinance are thought to have occurred.
Administer plumbing test to any owner occupier who applies for a permit.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The Plumbing Inspector shall be a practical plumber licensed by the State of Indiana who has at least ten (10) years actual experience either as a plumber or as an inspector of plumbing. The Plumbing Inspector shall obtain inspectors certification from a recognized certification agency within two (2) years of hire.
Must have valid drivers license.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The inspector should be familiar with current plumbing code and proposed plumbing code changes.
He/she shall be familiar with current methods of plumbing installation installation practices and materials.
Attend plumbing seminars and expositions plumbing code meetings and plumbing related events.
He/she should be familiar with preexisting plumbing codes.
The Inspector should be familiar with once common but no longer code approved plumbing materials installation methods and installation practices.
Attend meetings of local Plumbers organizations.
He/she should be able to foster good plumbing practices.
Must be able to foster good relationships with local plumbers.
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS
The inspector should be capable of traveling to field sites able to see the installation and ability to process the visual input and then reconcile it with approved methods of installation.
Cognitive skills required to know what methods are approved.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a 40 plus hours per week and divided between the office and construction sites.
Inspections are performed inside and outside in all weather and building conditions including cold dampness dirt noise odors and exposure to hazards.
Inspector should be able to negotiate in and around construction sites recognize and take precautions around work place hazards.
POST OFFER TESTING
REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
DEPARTMENT
Building & Code
POSITION
Plumbing Inspector
DIVISION
Building & Code
STATUS
Full-time
CATEGORY
Salaried Up to $69100
FLSA
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Building Commissioner
JOB SUMMARY
The Plumbing Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor per City Ordinance. The authority power and duties imposed on such Inspector and the provisions of the ordinance shall extend to and include any plumbing or house drainage private sewer or plumbing work about to be done or being constructed on any premises and the same for the purposes of the ordinance shall extend over all premises and to the boundary line of the public ways. During their term as Plumbing Inspector they shall not be actively engaged in the plumbing business nor shall they have a financial interest in any plumbing business.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Ordinance shall be administered by the Plumbing Inspector who shall take such action as may be reasonable and necessary to secure compliance.
Supervise and witness all plumbing pressure tests.
Condemn and order the removal of unsanitary plumbing and provide notice to Plumbers or owners concerning condemnation and orders of removal.
Condemn and order the correction of poor workmanship.
Provide notice to Plumbers and/or owners concerning correction of poor workmanship.
Inspect and determine code compliance of all new and replacement plumbing.
Leave or give notice of approval or non approval of plumbing installation.
Also seePlumbing Code of the City of Elkhart Indiana Ordinance Number 3713.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the registration of licensed plumbers Journeymen and Apprentice plumbers.
The power duty and authority to investigate incidents where violations of the Ordinance are thought to have occurred.
Administer plumbing test to any owner occupier who applies for a permit.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The Plumbing Inspector shall be a practical plumber licensed by the State of Indiana who has at least ten (10) years actual experience either as a plumber or as an inspector of plumbing. The Plumbing Inspector shall obtain inspectors certification from a recognized certification agency within two (2) years of hire.
Must have valid drivers license.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The inspector should be familiar with current plumbing code and proposed plumbing code changes.
He/she shall be familiar with current methods of plumbing installation installation practices and materials.
Attend plumbing seminars and expositions plumbing code meetings and plumbing related events.
He/she should be familiar with preexisting plumbing codes.
The Inspector should be familiar with once common but no longer code approved plumbing materials installation methods and installation practices.
Attend meetings of local Plumbers organizations.
He/she should be able to foster good plumbing practices.
Must be able to foster good relationships with local plumbers.
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS
The inspector should be capable of traveling to field sites able to see the installation and ability to process the visual input and then reconcile it with approved methods of installation.
Cognitive skills required to know what methods are approved.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a 40 plus hours per week and divided between the office and construction sites.
Inspections are performed inside and outside in all weather and building conditions including cold dampness dirt noise odors and exposure to hazards.
Inspector should be able to negotiate in and around construction sites recognize and take precautions around work place hazards.
POST OFFER TESTING
REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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- Plumbing
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