The Charter Township of Redford is accepting applications for a full-time position of Plumbing Inspector. An employee in this class is responsible for conducting plumbing and property inspections to ensure compliance with plumbing standards and local ordinances. Also conducts residential and commercial plan reviews to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
Salary: Starting at $61,002.07 annually.
Benefits: Partial paid benefits including health insurance, defined benefit pension, paid vacation, paid sick leave and 14 paid holidays.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to the following duties, responsibilities, tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of Duties and Responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not intended to be considered a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Example Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts plumbing, and ordinance inspections; coordinates and inspects sidewalk and rental programs; works with complainants, homeowners, and contractors to resolve issues; prepares reports regarding plumbing inspections, complaints, and violations; issues summonses and complaints as authorized; testifies in court providing information and documentation regarding alleged violations; provides comprehensive plan review for commercial and residential projects; inspects, using visual observation and mechanical testing equipment, new installations and alterations of plumbing and drainage systems in public and private buildings; checks, visually and mechanically, such items as piping size, connections, trap seals, cleanouts, and the use of approved materials, devices, fixtures and equipment; determines compliance with applicable federal, state, county and local laws and codes; meets with engineers, designers, contractors, and homeowners to explain comments generated from the plan review process; reviews proposed construction plans and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes; inspects approved plans, specifications and permits issued for proposed work projects; approves or denies plumbing permit applications; performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED.
Must be able to qualify and remain qualified under the rules promulgated by Michigan Act 54 of 1986. An applicant for registration as a provisional plumbing inspector shall have possessed a journey license for not less than 2 years or shall be licensed as a master plumber under the provisions of the state plumbing act, 2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to 338.3569.
Possess and maintain a valid driver license with five or fewer points.
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to potentially dangerous situations and circumstances while inspecting industrial areas, construction sites or conducting fire damage investigations.
Work is performed in houses or buildings under construction, undergoing alterations or being condemned.
Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to heat, cold, noise, noxious fumes, dust, dirt, odor and dampness.
May be required to work in all weather conditions.
May be required to climb ladders, or work in trenches to perform necessary tasks above and below ground.
Physical Requirements
The job duties require an employee to walk, bend and reach for extended periods.
The job duties require an employee to bend and stoop in confined spaces.
