Mechanical Inspector 35

About the role

The Economic Development & Planning Department is seeking a professional Mechanical Inspector who is knowledgeable of the Michigan code standards of installing, repairing, and maintaining heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The ideal candidate will have skill in conducting a wide range of inspections on residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Responsibilities

• Enforces and interprets the Michigan Mechanical Code and all other applicable rules and regulations with affect heating, cooling and ventilation systems being installed or repaired in the City of Lansing.
• Makes regular inspections to sites which require the ability to stoop, bend and crawl through spaces in order to examine and test mechanical equipment.
• Performs a wide range of administrative duties including maintaining inspection records and writing reports as required.
• Reviews construction plans and other documentation when requested by other City staff members.
• May be on call to help the Fire Department investigate causes of fires.
• Writes violation letters to contractor and homeowners and performs proper follow-ups as required.
• Investigate complaints from consumers regarding mechanical installations by contractors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least six (6) years of mechanical experience, under a licensed contractor, in 3 of the 4 categories: (i) Hydronic heating and cooling and process piping; (ii) HVAC equipment; (iii) Refrigeration; (iv) Fire Suppression OR hold a Michigan mechanical license in 3 of the 4 categories for at least 1 year: (i) Hydronic heating and cooling and process piping; (ii) HVAC equipment; (iii) Refrigeration; (iv) Fire Suppression.
• Valid driver's license.
• ICC Certification as a Mechanical Inspector and Plan Reviewer preferred.

Qualifications

• Special Requirements & Training: Must meet minimum eligibility requirements in accordance with State Act #407 for registration as a Mechanical Inspector and Plan Reviewer and make application for provisional registration for both these titles within thirty (30) days of notification of selection for this position. Registration as Mechanical Inspector and Plan Reviewer must be retained during the entire length of employment in this position. FAILURE TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN BOTH OF THESE REGISTRATIONS WILL RESULT IN APPROPRIATE ACTION CONSISTENT WITH THE TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT AGREEMENT.

Benefits

• Full Job Description Available Upon Request

Pay

• Effective August 1, 2014 The City of Lansing shall offer at the time of hire the following choice of medical insurances. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. If an employee chooses the Base plan, they will be eligible for a $400 cash bonus annually. Cost of the Option 1 plan will be based upon the State Mandated Hard Cap amount, which changes annually. You may choose coverage under either Blue Cross Blue or PHP.

Schedule

• Probationary Employees: All newly hired employees, other than detention officers, will be considered probationary employees for six (6) calendar months after hire. An additional six (6) month extension may be considered, with notification to the Union. Detention Officer’s probationary period is twelve (12) calendar months.