Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Lakeville, MN Position The City of Lakeville is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector to join our team! This role ensures the safety and code compliance of plumbing and HVAC systems in new and existing buildings. The Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector reviews plans, conducts on-site inspections, and communicates with contractors to resolve deficiencies. They also manage permits, calculate fees, and educate stakeholders on code requirements, while maintaining accurate records and staying updated on industry advancements.

More About What You'll Do:

Dive into blueprints and ensure they meet all plumbing, HVAC, and energy code requirements. Conduct on-site inspections, guaranteeing installations are top-notch and code-compliant. Become a problem-solver, guiding contractors through code corrections with clear, helpful advice. Manage permits, calculate fees, and maintain meticulous records using our automated system. Educate and assist contractors, homeowners, and designers, becoming their go-to code expert. Investigate complaints and champion safe, compliant construction throughout our city. Expand your expertise by learning the MN Residential Code and assisting with various residential projects.

What You'll Bring:

A deep understanding of residential and commercial construction. Expertise in plumbing and HVAC codes, with a knack for interpreting complex regulations. Excellent communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with contractors and the public. A proactive, problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to ensuring quality and safety. The anticipated starting salary range is: $39.36 - $42.37, DOQ 2025 salary range is $39.36 - $50.93 Major Areas of Accountability Review plans for plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy regulation compliance with applicable codes and city ordinances. Conduct inspections on all permitted construction work involving plumbing in new and existing structures to ensure that installations are made consistent with the State Plumbing Codes. Conduct inspections on all permitted construction work involving heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in new and existing structures to ensure that installations are made consistent with the State Mechanical Codes. Communicate directly with contractors to make sure any code deficiencies are corrected. Advise contractors of possible methods of corrections. Verify after corrections are made that they comply with code. Review permit applications to assure that they accurately reflect work anticipated and correct inconsistencies when found. Calculate permit fees based on fee schedule adopted by City Council. Maintain daily inspection and related records in an up-to-date and orderly fashion to expedite department record keeping procedures. Use automated permit issuing system to enter inspection results and obtain permit information. Assist contractors, homeowners, engineers and designers in understanding and conforming to Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building Codes, along with City Ordinances. Investigate complaints filed at the City and take appropriate action to secure correction of the problem. Review new or substitute materials used in plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations and make recommendations for acceptance or rejection. Keep fellow inspectors and Building Official advised of significant information necessary for the satisfactory completion of department affairs. Remain familiar with new materials, equipment, methods of construction, and changes in the Code to assure that building codes are administered in a fair and effective manner. Develop an understanding of the MN Residential Code to be able to assist with simple project inspections such as, re-roofs, re-sides, decks, and residential remodels as needed during times of heavy demand. Work directly with the Senior Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector for uniformity and understanding of city policies and procedures. Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Must have demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, owners, designers, and general public. Complete understanding of residential and commercial construction. Ability to assist builders by relating codes to their projects and thereby achieving compliance. Knowledge of new fixtures and materials and their applied uses. Ability to understand and interpret the City Code and Ordinances. Strong oral and written communication skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, frequently requires lifting and occasionally requires sitting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working with explosives, may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). Qualifications High School Education or equivalent Valid driver's license. Five (5) years related experience in inspections or building trades, including experience with plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Obtain Certified Building Official or Limited certification within one (1) year of employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

State Master Plumber License MPCA Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Certification The City of Lakeville is an equal opportunity employer. Safety Policy It is the reasonability of every employee of the city of Lakeville to know and observe the safety policies and procedures of the city. Each employee is expected to perform their tasks in a safe and efficient manner while using appropriate safety equipment, clothing and devices. The above description is intended to describe the general functions, skills and knowledge of the person assigned to this job. These examples are intended only as illustrative various types of work performed and are not all inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.