Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector

The City of Battle Creek is looking for a Mechanical Inspector to perform difficult technical work conducting building and property maintenance inspections for compliance with building codes and ordinances, reviewing permits, plans, and building specifications, responding to inquiries, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Building Official.

Examples of Duties

• Serves as Mechanical Inspector in accordance with Michigan's adopted Mechanical Codes and City Ordinances.
• Inspects mechanical devices and all related installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings / facilities for conformance to safety laws, regulations, approved plans, and specifications.
• Makes written and oral investigations, reports and recommendations relative to mechanical matters in addition to issuing notification to property owners when code violations are determined.
• Confers with property owners or agents to approve mechanical installation plans to determine compliance with code requirements.
• Operates test equipment used in the inspection of mechanical systems.
• Keeps records and prepares reports of inspections and investigations for use by administrative or judicial authorities.
• Reviews permit applications, blueprints, plans and specifications to ensure that all mechanical code and ordinance requirements are complied with.
• Educates Mechanical Contractors and the public in code compliance requirements.
• Investigates complaints regarding installation of Mechanical systems done by unlicensed contractors and work completed without a permit.
• Provides a high level of customer service handling inquiries from citizens, contractors, architects, etc., regarding code and ordinance interpretations, clarification of office policies and general questions.
• Conducts inspections at the request of Police and Fire staff at incident scenes (may require periodic after-hours callout).
• Ability to prepare and objectively analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to completion; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Commission, City employees, and the public to include both residents and trade professionals.

Typical Qualifications

Mechanical Inspector

Special Requirements :

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions : This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and / or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future. Full-time employee benefits Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to careers@battlecreekmi.gov. Medical : Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account. Dental : 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield Life Insurance : 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee's base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children. Sickness and Accident : 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria. Retirement Savings : 457 through Mission Square with employer match MERS Pension