Annual Facilities Program Plumbing/Mechanical Inspectors II* - Planning & Development (Underfill Opportunity)

About the role

The Planning and Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving historic sites, planning construction, and ensuring safe construction. This position supports the Annual Facilities Program (AFP), focusing on commercial structural inspections and plan reviews.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate new and existing construction projects involving plumbing, heating, ventilation, cooling systems, and secondary backflow prevention devices for compliance with City Codes, specific regulations, approved plans, and other standards.
• Evaluate compliance with Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, including associated rules, regulations, and industry standards.
• Exercise technical expertise, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of diverse installation and repair challenges when making decisions.

Requirements

• Two years of experience inspecting and evaluating plumbing, heating, ventilating, and cooling systems for compliance with approved plans, Phoenix Construction Code and related requirements.
• Two years at the level of Plumbing/ Mechanical Inspector I.
• Four certifications:
• IAPMO UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector (PI); ORICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P2)
• IAPMO UMC Residential and Commercial Mechanical Inspector (MI); ORICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2)
• IAPMO UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner (PPE); ORICC Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3)
• IAPMO UMC Residential and Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner (MPE); ORICC Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3)

Qualifications

• Five years of journeyman level experience.
• Three years of foreman level experience on commercial projects.
• Completion of a Plumbing or Mechanical Apprenticeship.
• Experience reading blueprints for construction projects.
• Experience interacting with construction design professionals.
• Training, teaching, or mentoring experience.
• Computer experience, including data entry.

Skills

Knowledge of methods and practices used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diverse plumbing and mechanical systems and equipment.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Pay

• Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector II *Industrial/Plans Review Pay Range: $40.43 to $54.19 per hour.
• Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector II Pay Range: $36.68 to $49.15 per hour.
• Hiring Range: $36.68 to $44.58 per hour.