Description

Electrical Inspector and Mechanical Inspector - Part Time (20 hrs week) 

General Statement of Duties: *approx 20 hrs. week*  Performs physical inspections of all electrical or mechanical installations, repairs, and additions as well as electrical equipment, and mechanical equipment to determine whether it meets established codes and takes steps necessary to bring violations to within
standards on a part-time basis. 

Supervision Received: Work is performed within established departmental guidelines under the supervision of the Department Head or designee.

Examples of Duties: The following are typical examples, but not limited to, types of work assignments for the position.

1. Conducts physical inspections of all electrical installations in new construction, all repairs and additions in existing construction, fire-damaged buildings, and electrical equipment when required by Fire Department.

2. Determines compliance with established electrical codes and records findings on prescribed forms; communicates findings to owner, office personnel, and Supervisor.

3. Advises contractors and homeowners on how to make corrections so that installations will comply with codes.

4. Attends regular meetings of various electrical organizations to remain abreast of changes in codes, licensing methods, procedures, etc.

5. Serves as a member of the Township Electrical Board.

6. Assist other Employees in the Building and Ordinance Department as necessary.

7. Reviews and alters when necessary, plans and specifications for new and existing construction.

8. Answers telephone and walk-in inquiries on codes, ordinances, zoning requirements, and complaints.

9. Discharges other related duties within the Employee’s Department, as assigned: (a)which member(s) of the classification have performed in the past, or (b) which are required to meet emergencies, or (c) which are required to provide necessary services when other Employees are absent or not available, or (d) which involve the use of new equipment, procedures or techniques in the performance of such duties.

Requirements

Minimum Entrance Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Possession of valid State Mechanical Contractor’s License.
Must secure and maintain an Inspector’s Registration Certificate from the Michigan
Department of Labor.
Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Wages: minimum of 4 hours of pay, Hourly rate of $36.50.