Mechanical Inspector I

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Inspector I positions perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) in new buildings, and repair or renovation work in existing buildings; inspect multi-family residential, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations; prepare reports and maintain records; prepare correction notices; may assist in training; and perform other duties as assigned. Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27 2% effective 7/1/28 2% effective 1/1/29 Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Mechanical Inspector I employees may be required to perform job-related work in high-rise structures.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience performing general plumbing or heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) installation and repair work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Two years of full-time professional experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing mechanical/plumbing inspections of multi-family residential and/or commercial structures.
• Three years of full-time experience reviewing/designing mechanical/plumbing plans for conformance to mechanical/plumbing codes with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction.
• Four years of full-time experience performing all phases of journey-level plumbing or heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), installation and repair work.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
• Must provide own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Nice To Haves

• A current International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical (M2) or Plumbing Inspector certificate (P2).

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) in new buildings, and repair or renovation work in existing buildings.
• Inspect multi-family residential, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Prepare correction notices.
• May assist in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
• San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) enrollment for eligible employees hired on or after July 10, 2021.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level