Mechanical Inspector II

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Inspector II positions perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in new buildings, and repair or renovation work in existing buildings. They inspect multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing construction, repair, replacement, and installation plans; checking field conformance and enforcing compliance with approved plans and specifications; inspecting sites for practicability of plans; preparing reports and maintaining records; preparing correction notices; and potentially assisting in training and performing other duties as assigned. Employees may be required to perform job-related work in high-rise structures.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience performing mechanical inspections with a governmental jurisdiction at a level equivalent to a Mechanical Inspector I with the City of San Diego.
• 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 valid International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector certificate will be required within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, and 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.
• Review construction, repair, replacement, and installation plans.
• Check field conformance and enforce compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Inspect sites for practicability of plans.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Prepare correction notices.
• Assist in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform job-related work in high-rise structures.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

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