Plumbing Inspector

Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests new and existing plumbing systems and water heating systems for conformance with laws.
• Inspects and tests water circulation, piping, fixtures, equipment, furnaces and gas boilers, and water storage systems.
• Examines plans for code-compliant plumbing and gas systems and provides comments to plumbers and builders.
• Issues permits for installation, alteration, repair, and connecting plumbing to sewers.
• Investigates complaints of violations, issues orders for corrections, and keeps necessary records.
• Inspects and tests gas piping systems in process of construction, alteration, replacement and repair for adherence to regulations and codes, and the provisions of general laws.
• Inspects installation of appliances, fixtures, water heaters and boilers for proper installation and leaks.
• Investigates complaints of old and potentially dangerous gas fitting installations, violations of laws, and hazardous and defective materials.
• Interprets, provides review comments and enforces gas fitting laws.
• Issues permits and keeps records of inspections.
• Answers calls for emergencies when requested by Fire Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master plumber’s license as required by the State of Massachusetts.
• Shall be certified by Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a plumbing and gas inspector, or have 5 years’ experience as a plumbing & gas inspector in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and have current certificate of continuing education.
• Knowledge of plumbing installation and ability to check services for safety and code requirements.
• Knowledge of gas installation and ability to check services for safety and code requirements.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts code for installation of gas appliances and gas piping.
• Must be capable of dealing pleasantly and efficiently with the public.
• Must be capable of understanding and following orders and/or requests both written and oral.
• Must be able to prepare written reports and findings.
• Must possess a Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License and have access to a motor vehicle.
• Must have computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, and be willing to learn software required for performance of job duties.

Work Environment

Work requires agility and physical strength, ability to function in close quarters, and is subject to outside environmental conditions, including wet, hot and cold weather. Worker is subject to noise, vibrations, hazards and atmospheric conditions including fumes, dust and air contaminants.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, navigate rough terrain, and walk up and down stairs.
• Frequently required to bend, crawl, sit, talk, move about, hear, and speak.
• May be required to work in restricted spaces, from a prone position, and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions.
• Noise level may be high when operating power equipment.
• Employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions especially in emergency repair situations.

Motor Skills

• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Use math and mathematical reasoning.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Learn and apply new information or new skills.
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions.
• Interact with City staff.

Visual Skills

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

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