PLANS EXAMINERINSPECTOR MECHANICAL (Multiple Positions)

To ensure code compliance and satisfactory quality control during the plan review and construction phase of all construction projects in conformance with Florida Building Codes and the contract documents.

The Plans Examiner/Inspector - Mechanical shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Perform plan review and inspections verifying compliance with the Florida Building Codes and the contract documents.
• Inspect contractors work to ensure compliance with contract documents approved shop drawings State Board of Education rules all applicable codes standards and approved practices for quality control.
• Prepare inspection reports utilizing written materials photographs video and other media to document contractor compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Review the construction documents to ensure compliance with contract documents approved shop drawings State Board of Education rules all applicable codes standards and approved practices for quality control.
• Monitor all testing performed in the field; i.e. soil test borings and compaction tests concrete slump tests; monitor special testing in the laboratory if required.
• Observe inspections provided by municipal and other jurisdictional authorities relative to work in right-of-ways off-site or other project specific requirements.
• Monitor project progress in relation to construction schedule and report quickly all unacceptable work provide reinspection and report on the contractors correction of defective work.
• Conduct spot inspections to verify the maintenance of as-built drawings and verify variations in the work from the latest drawings and specifications.
• When requested attend and participate in field meetings with project consultant contractor and Facilities Department personnel.
• Assist in the development of departmental inspection checklists protocols guidelines and procedures.
• Participate when requested in the Districts formal review of construction drawings specifications and other project documentation.
• Assist in the inspection and evaluation of candidate properties facilities being considered for District purchase/use.
• Provide occupancy inspections and certifications as required by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities.
• Assist in solving field problems through recommendation and coordination with the Project Management team.
• Assist when requested in monthly requisition meetings and verify amount of work completed for conformance to contractors requests for payment.
• Assist in inspections and preparation of Punch Lists at substantial completion final completion and one-year guarantee periods.
• Assist in the preparation of consultant and contractor Performance Evaluation Reports.

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience within the last fifteen (15) years in the field or trade related to the title of the position.
• OR
• An earned associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience within the last thirteen (13) years in the field or trade related to the title of the position.
• OR
• An earned bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years in the field or trade related to the title of the position.
• Must hold a current Standard Certificate as a Florida Mechanical Inspector and Mechanical Plans Examiner issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations as per FS 468.
• Required experience in the completion of plan reviews and inspections.
• Experience in the understanding and interpretation of contract documents codes and regulations.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

• Preferred a State of Florida Mechanical Contractors License.
• Preferred experience understanding and interpreting School Board Policies.
• Bilingual skills.

Frequently communicates with Area Directors Principals internal Facilities and Construction and Maintenance Operations staff as well as external consulting firms and materials manufacturers to ensure effective construction plans and/or building inspections by eliminating code and construction deficiencies to produce safe cost effective projects which are completed in a timely manner.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the Districts approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

To review this positions complete job description access the following website: and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: SS-014.3