Building Inspector I, II, or III

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs is hiring a Building Inspector for its Building Department. This full-time, non-exempt position is approximately 40 hours per week and operates under the specific supervision of the Building Official. The opening may be filled at Inspector I, II, or III level, or a combination of levels. The City is willing to train Inspector I candidates who have at least one residential certification. The position performs inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It involves working-level, paraprofessional, and technical duties to ensure compliance with applicable city, county, state, and federal codes and ordinances, including building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fuel gas, and fire codes. Applications are accepted online and the position is open until filled. Applications received before November 9, 2026, are expected to be reviewed on or around that date; applications received November 10, 2026, or later will be held for possible subsequent review. Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and a background check are required. The City provides reasonable accommodations as needed and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Building Inspector I: entry-level related experience of 0 to 4 years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Building Inspector I: possess at least one residential and/or commercial ICC certification in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical; have the ability to obtain at least four residential certifications within one year.
Building Inspector I: be licensed by the state and hold a valid state driver's license, or be able to obtain one by the start of employment.
Building Inspector II: at least three years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including one year performing work as a building inspector.
Building Inspector II: possess at least four residential certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical, and at least two commercial ICC certifications.
Building Inspector II: hold and maintain a State of Utah license as a combination inspector and possess a valid Utah driver's license.
Building Inspector III: at least four years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including three years performing work as a building inspector.
Building Inspector III: possess at least four residential certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical, and at least four commercial ICC certifications.
Building Inspector III: hold and maintain a State of Utah license as a combination inspector and possess a valid Utah driver's license.
Complete pre-employment drug testing and background check, and provide proof of employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Perform working-level, paraprofessional, and technical duties to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fuel gas, and fire codes and ordinances.

Benefits

Several health insurance options, including one with a $0 employee premium payroll deduction when participating in the Wellness program.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, including short-term mental health counseling services for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for Wellness program participation.
Health savings account with an employer match.
Optional vision, accident, hospital, critical illness, and additional life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Participation in the Utah Public Retirement System pension.
Employer contribution of 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan in lieu of the City's Social Security contributions.
120 hours of paid time off accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical leave accrued annually.
11 holidays annually.