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Mechanical Inspector

City Of Elkhart

Job Location:

Elkhart, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT	Building & Code Enforcement	POSITION	Mechanical Inspector
DIVISION	Building & Code Enforcement	STATUS	Full-time
CATEGORY	Salaried Up to $69100	FLSA	Exempt
REPORTS TO	Building Commissioner	DATE	2026

JOB SUMMARY	Supervise licensing of HVACR mechanical contractors and issuing of Heating Ventilation Air-conditioning and Refrigeration permits. Inspect all new and replacement HVAC systems for which permits are issued. Retain files relating to activities. Approve gas piping installations for utility connection. Assist other Departments. Authorized to inspect and disconnect or seal out of service any equipment found to be in an unsafe condition. See Ordinance 3943 City Code 155 .

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	Inspect new and replacement HVAC installations. Supervise licensing of mechanical contractors. Supervise issuing of mechanical permits. Retain files of inspections and licensing. Condemn and order the correction of unsafe installations or equipment. Administer the Elkhart City Mechanical Ordinance

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	Chairman of the Mechanical Examining Board Review plans for commercial and residential new construction and alterations to existing structures. Assist the Building Commissioner with other inspections as required. Assist Code enforcement officers in determining code compliance of existing structures. Evaluate alternate methods and materials to determine code compliance. Assist other departments contractors and homeowners regarding code issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE	The Mechanical Inspector shall be licensed as a Mechanical contractor and shall obtain inspectors certification from a recognized certification agency within one (l) year of hire. Must have valid drivers licenses.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES	Be possessed of executive ability requisite for the performance of his duties; have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation repair and maintenance of heating ventilation air-conditioning or mechanical refrigeration systems and appliances covered by the ordinance. Understand the statutes of the state relating to mechanical work and any orders rules and regulations including the International Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code as approved by the State of Indiana. Ability to interface with other agencies officials contractors realtors attorneys and the public; in person as well as on the telephone and/or in writing. Appropriate Licensing or Certification.

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 Must have a valid Indiana drivers license.

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.

DRUG TEST 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.