Building inspector Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Salary : $38,958.40 - $44,802.16 Annually

Location : Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 08280

Department : General Services

Division : Facilities Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2026

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Duties

This position is in the Facilities Operations division of General Services. The qualified applicant will be maintaining a variety of Forsyth County buildings.

Daily tasks for this position will include but not be limited to, painting, light construction, flooring repairs, some cabinetry work and other aspects of the building maintenance trade. This position will be available to work with other trades as needed.

Distinguishing Features

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities :

Ability to do a variety of skilled maintenance work.

Considerable knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in a building trade such as carpentry, painting or in grounds maintenance.

Working knowledge of one or more additional trades.

Ability to work from plans and specifications.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to oversee the work of others.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Ability to prepare cost estimate for repairs.

Considerable knowledge of the hazards and applicable precautions of work.

Ability to review blueprints and schematics.

Lifting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently or up to 20-50 lbs constantly.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and at least three years of experience in the building maintenance trade.

A valid driver's license.

Must have demonstrated ability to perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work in one or more trades or grounds maintenance work including the operation of heavy equipment

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

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Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

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Do you have a minimum of 3 years experience in general building maintenance?

04

Which best describes your years of building maintenance experience?

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Do you have a degree or certificate in any maintenance trades?

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If yes to question 4, please list your current certifications and / or applicable degrees. If you answered no, please write N / A.

07

Would you have any issues working in a detention facility?

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Would you have any issues working in a health facility?

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Would you have any issues working around inmates?

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Do you have an issue working from heights?

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Do you have a general knowledge of building construction?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Are you able to work after hours during an on-call rotation and the occasional emergency?

Required Question