Residential Combination Building Inspector

SAFEbuilt•Sarasota, FL

18d

About The Position

Residential Combination Building Inspector - Sarasota Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Residential Combination Building Inspector to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Requirements

Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and building systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, product approvals, and engineered documents.
Excellent communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work independently, manage daily inspection routes, and maintain efficiency.
Comfortable using mobile technology and electronic inspection platforms.
DBPR State of FL Standard Inspector Licensing - Residential and Building required
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Mobility & Movement: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).
Vision & Hearing: Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.
Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.
Work Environment: Work performed in both office and field settings.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

Nice To Haves

Other Commercial trades a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct residential inspections in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades as assigned.
Verify compliance with the Florida Building Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), Florida Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, Florida Residential Code, and applicable local amendments.
Communicate inspection results and code requirements clearly and professionally to contractors, homeowners, and municipal staff.
Utilize electronic inspection systems to document results, issue corrections, and maintain accurate records.
Inspect a variety of residential projects including new construction, remodels, additions, accessory structures, pools, and roofing.
Provide guidance regarding code interpretation, permitting requirements, and best practices.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of code changes and continuing education requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support building department operations.

Benefits

health
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
paid holidays
paid time off
matching 401K Plans
wellness programs
SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.