Home Inspector Trainee – Paid Training Provided
About The Position
This is a field-based position serving Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. The company is an established and growing residential home inspection company looking for a Home Inspector Trainee. Previous home inspection experience is NOT required. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in residential construction, remodeling, carpentry, property maintenance, facilities, restoration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, property management, or other hands-on building-related fields who wish to transition into a long-term professional career. The trainee will receive comprehensive hands-on training and mentorship to learn property evaluation, client communication, report preparation, and the path to becoming a licensed Massachusetts Home Inspector. Experienced licensed inspectors are also encouraged to apply and will be placed according to their existing qualifications.
Requirements
- Hands-on knowledge of residential homes, construction, building systems, maintenance, or the trades
- Enjoy figuring out how things work and spotting potential problems
- Comfortable working independently and managing your day in the field
- Good communication skills and ability to explain technical information clearly
- Professional demeanor and comfort working directly with homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals
- Detail-oriented and comfortable documenting findings
- Strong computer skills and comfort learning inspection/reporting software
- Valid driver's license
- Comfortable traveling throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts
- Desire to develop a long-term career
Nice To Haves
- Previous home inspection experience
- Licensed Massachusetts Home Inspector
Responsibilities
- Learn to perform thorough residential home inspections from experienced inspectors
- Evaluate major home systems including structural components, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interiors, exteriors, and other property conditions
- Learn professional inspection and reporting software
- Clearly explain inspection findings to homebuyers and clients
- Prepare detailed inspection reports following each inspection
- Complete required training and supervised inspections toward Massachusetts licensing
- Eventually perform inspections independently throughout your assigned territory
- Continue developing additional inspection skills and certifications, including services such as radon, pest/WDI, infrared, and drone inspections
Benefits
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Continuing education paid
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
