BUILDING/HVAC INSPECTOR

Summit County (OH)•Akron, OH

67d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision conducts residential, commercial and industrial, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and building code inspections; issues compliance orders, certificates of occupancy and building permits; investigates complaints of code regulation violations; conducts research of applicable codes and equipment; answers inquiries and interprets Building Codes. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
Completion of a high school equivalent education.
Must possess a Class III Certification of Competency issued by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, and a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator's license.
Must be bondable.
Thorough knowledge of department policies and procedures; blueprint/schematics reading; mechanical diagrams; local and state building codes (building & HV AC); inspection techniques.
Advanced knowledge of public relations; construction techniques for building and HV AC installation.
Ability to understand practical field of study (e.g., building construction and HV AC); define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively; gather, collate and/or classify information about date, people and/or things; develop good rapport with public, builders, contractors and officials; use proper research methods in gathering data.
Skills in air conditioning; A/C test equipment, (e.g., A/e gauges, gas tests, voltmeter, micrometer, neon polarity tester, etc.); building construction techniques.
(Indicates developed after employment).
Must possess a Class III Certification of Competency issued by the Ohio Board of Building Standards
Must Possess Valid Driver's License to operate County Vehicle

Responsibilities

Performs field inspections of building projects, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) installation in new or existing residential, commercial and/or industrial buildings
inspects builders/contractor's plans to insure building compliance
red-tags (rejects) unapproved equipment or work, re-inspects rejected work upon completion of repairs, etc.
coordinates inspections with fire department.
Processes permits for HV AC; building construction, remodeling and installations
certifies compliance of installation in writing
prepares reports of completed inspections
researches unlisted equipment to assure compliance with Building Code
examines building plans for code compliance
store and retrieve information using electronic data processing terminal.
Responds to, investigates and prepares follow-up reports on (e.g. work without a permit, uncertified equipment or contractors, etc.)
prepares uncertified equipment or contractors, etc.
prepares techniques; letters to citizens, builders, etc. in responses to complaints, issues compliance orders
attends seminars, workshops contractor's meetings, etc. to upgrade and maintain skills and knowledge.