Mechanical Inspector

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$33 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Note: This is a limited DRCOG funded position for a 3 year period from start date, or 8/30/2029, whichever is sooner. Extension or conversion to a permanent role may be considered (based on funding and organizational needs). Apply Deadline: Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 11:59pm to ensure consideration. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD! What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $33.22-51.49/hour. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a starting pay between $33.22-42.35/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: Five (5) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date) Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!) PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays Merit Increases STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) Location & Schedule In this position, you can expect to work Monday through Friday, 630am-3pm. Inspectors start in office for about 1.5 hours (office is located at the Wellington Webb Building, located at 201 W Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202). After that, you will be out in the field completing inspections for the rest of the day. You are required to use your own vehicle. Who We Are & What You’ll Do BUILDING COMMUNITY: Denver Community Planning and Development is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring safe, responsible, sustainable building. CPD regulates planning, zoning, development and maintenance of private property in Denver. We're working hard to make Denver a great place to live, work and play! Visit DenverGov.org/CPD. This selected candidate will perform on-site inspections for the installation and operations of new and existing boiler, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems in all classes and occupancies of buildings to ensure and enforce compliance of Denver Building Code and Amendments related to the International Mechanical Code, International Residential Building Code, International Fuel and Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code and Amendments to these codes.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Five (5) years of journeymen level HVAC experience or HVAC inspection work.
A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Possession of the following certification(s) by the end of the probationary period. Certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Possession of an International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Mechanical Inspector OR A valid Journeyman Certificates in Heating and Ventilation and Refrigeration AND two of the following certificates – Steamfitter, Boilermaker, or Stationary Engineer either issued by the City and County of Denver or the International Code Council.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Resume

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial design/construction projects.
Knowledge of codes to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
Knowledge and layout of the City and County of Denver streets.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively – verbally and in writing
Efficiently demonstrates excellent time/work management skills
Works well under pressure and able to multitask
Problem solver that can envision various outcomes and plan accordingly to mitigate risky outcomes
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Self-motivated and motivated to help others
Ability to work as part of a team to support both internal and external customers
Dependable and can maintain confidentiality
Familiarity with the following software programs: Accela Permit Tracking System and Workday
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs complex on-site inspections of new and existing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, and refrigeration systems installations and operations in all classes and occupancies of buildings to ensure and enforce compliance of related codes within the Denver Building Code and Amendments related to the International Mechanical Code, International Residential Building Code, International Fuel and Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code and Amendments to these codes
Determines compliance or non-compliance with code requirements and recommends appropriate corrections, enforcement, and/or compliance action to remedy the compliance issue(s)
Investigates complaints of code violations, recommends appropriate corrective and/or enforcement action which may include issuing “stop work” orders, summons, and/or canceling permits; and re-investigates to verify code compliance
Interprets and explains rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards to property owners, contractors, and the public
Prepares written reports and maintains records of inspections performed
Complies with standard safety rules and procedures common to the trade

Benefits

Five (5) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date)
Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays
Merit Increases
STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)