Building Inspector - Orlando, FL

Description

• Maintains files and reports regarding inspection and/or plan review activities and findings
• Inspects commercial, industrial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Inspections include foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating and electrical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements. Depending on specific assignment, inspectors may also issue notices for violation upon failed inspections and may be responsible for approving the issuance of building permits.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, and responsive, fair, courteous, as well as respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment
• The employee will need to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Attends and participates in meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection
• Responds to code related questions from developers, builders, contractors, and/or property owners.
• The employee will be required to always remain alert.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the public in the field and office; explain and interpret building requirements and restrictions
• Examines plans and specifications of new construction, additions and alterations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Reads, researches, and objectively explains and interprets building code requirements along with other laws pertaining to regulation of buildings, and tactfully communicate, orally and in writing, with staff and/or clients, while maintaining effective relationships

Requirements

• High energy level and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The employee will need to sit, stand, walk, or climb for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of general office equipment- copier/fax/scanner, phone.
• Valid Florida Driver's license.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
• Minimum education required: High school graduate or GED. An Associate's degree is preferred (not required).
• Florida State Standard Inspector License for Building as well as Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP).
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• The employee must be able to hear sounds, recognize the difference between sounds, and determine from which direction a sound came.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, document and database software (MS Office, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat). Knowledge of Building Permitting and Plan Review software is preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• The employee will need to be able to see details of objects and distinguish between colors and shapes.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• The starting wage range for this role commences at $40/hour, which is subject to potential increases that are contingent on factors like experience, education, licenses, or certifications.
• Employee Discounts
• Optional life and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Eligibility for benefits starts from your first day of employment and includes:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
• Company-matched Retirement plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance