Property Maintenance Inspector
About The Position
The Property Maintenance Inspector enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and related building regulations and local ordinances. The role supports the maintenance, rehabilitation, development, and reuse of existing buildings while protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Work is performed under general supervision, with the inspector independently developing work methods and sequences. The inspector conducts property maintenance inspections, responds to complaints, educates landlords, tenants, and the public about code requirements, and provides information to support safe and sanitary housing. The role also addresses vacant and unsecured properties, issues citations and summonses for violations, and may proceed with court action for noncompliance. The inspector maintains company-issued equipment and provides internal and external customer service and technical assistance.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED, supplemented by specialized courses or training equivalent to one year of college in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- Two years of experience in home construction, maintenance, and/or repair; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted with department approval.
- Valid Virginia Driver's License.
- Obtain required state certification within 18 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct property inspections and enforce codes and local ordinances.
- Educate landlords, tenants, and the public through proper code and ordinance enforcement, and provide information to help maintain safe and sanitary housing.
- Enforce grass and weed ordinances and respond to complaints entered in the Government Outreach system.
- Issue citations for violations, reinspect properties, and forward uncorrected violations to a contractor for correction.
- Issue summonses for noncompliance and proceed with court action.
- Abate unsecured properties.
- Administer and coordinate a vacant building registry.
- Conduct routine property maintenance inspections in a designated area.
- Maintain company-issued equipment.
- Provide internal and external customer service and technical assistance.
- Perform related work as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
