Share Email Opening Title Building Inspector-HVAC  Open Date 1/11/2019   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Community Investment   Location Building   Reports To Building Commissioner   Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm. Hours may vary based on departmental need.   Pay Rate $38,951-$44,435/yr.   Description SUMMARY Inspects all new and replacement heating and air conditioning installations for residential, commercial and manufacturing. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Not applicable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Inspects all heating and air conditioning installations in residential, commercial, and manufacturing construction for compliance to State codes. • Inspects replacement equipment in residential, commercial, and manufacturing existing structures. • Inspects existing structures regarding current condition for condemnations. • Identifies hazardous and dangerous conditions and take the necessary corrective action. • Reads blueprints to assure compliance of architectural drawings. • Makes decisions concerning problems, not covered in the code books, so as to conform to the intent of the codes. • Resolves moderately complex problems encountered in the day to day inspections. • Explains the codes and reasons for the codes to the public. • Releases gas connection to utility companies. • Maintains mileage and inspection logs. • On call early mornings, evenings, and weekend for special projects, and for emergencies, e.g. natural disasters. NON-ESSENTIAL / MARGINAL FUNCTIONS • Assists other inspectors when needed. • May serve on the Licensing Examination Board. • Assumes additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • High School Diploma or equivalent education required. • Minimum of five years of experience in a related field. Holder of an active heating and air conditioning license preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Thorough knowledge of the mechanical codes. • Working knowledge of standard construction and installation procedures and materials. • Ability to read and understand blueprints. • Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. • Strong computer abilities including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS • Valid Driver’s License required. • Active heating and air conditioning license preferred. • Wiling to attempt certification within two years, certified in either residential or commercial, or certified in both or as a combination inspector. EQUIPMENT Automobile, telephone, tablet. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to wait on customers at counter for extended periods of time, stand, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in both office and field settings, with moderate inside temperatures and outside in all types of weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and loud in the field. The employee must be able to deal with the public directly. Employee drives car to building site. Entire office is smoke free.   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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