Salary: $38.4620-$49.4420/hourly*
Nature Of Work
This position is a strong customer service-oriented position that inspects HVAC and mechanical installations for conformance to governmental codes and construction specifications. The work also involves maintaining written reports on each inspection and complaint, and entering the data into the City’s permitting software. Additionally, this position does plan reviews of HVAC and mechanical systems in proposed projects submitted to the City for building permits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
The employee is supervised by the Building Construction Inspections Supervisor and the Building & Development Services Manager in the Department of Community Development. The employee is responsible for completing work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Guidance is provided via the City Code, City policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of projects, status reports, and meetings. Work is evaluated at least annually with respect to job knowledge, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with co-workers at all levels in the organization as well as the community, businesses and other similar groups, and the general public, and performance in accordance with this classification standard.
Public Contact
The employee has daily contact with other City employees, property owners, agents, and contractors. The employee will work with other departments in the course of permit processing, which may include Public Works, the City Collector, Health Department, and Fire Department, as well as other Departments or Divisions as appropriate. Excellent customer service skills are paramount.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
Structured Oral Interview
Qualifications Assessment
To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).
- Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.
Nature Of Work
This position is a strong customer service-oriented position that inspects HVAC and mechanical installations for conformance to governmental codes and construction specifications. The work also involves maintaining written reports on each inspection and complaint, and entering the data into the City’s permitting software. Additionally, this position does plan reviews of HVAC and mechanical systems in proposed projects submitted to the City for building permits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
- Inspects residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial HVAC and mechanical systems for conformance to laws, codes, and approved plans and specifications.
- Keeps records of inspections performed and corrections recommended.
- Compiles inspection reports in a timely manner.
- Performs digital plan reviews for mechanical permits and the HVAC/mechanical portion of building permits.
- Reviews complaints concerning alleged violations of HVAC and mechanical codes, gathers evidence, and appears in court as a witness when necessary.
- Enters inspection results and complaint records into the City’s permitting software.
- Responds to HVAC and mechanical-related questions via phone, email, or in person.
- Performs minor structural inspections as needed.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or higher.
- Must possess seven (7) or more years of work experience in the installation and/or inspection of HVAC/mechanical systems.
- Must possess the Commercial Mechanical Inspector certification from the International Code Council (ICC), or have the ability to obtain such certification within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
- Considerable hands-on HVAC/mechanical experience and code knowledge.
- Ability to interpret and apply HVAC and mechanical codes in a variety of situations, including but not limited to commercial and residential construction.
- Proficiency in Manual J and Manual D calculations.
- Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
- Understanding of basic mathematical concepts, including fractions, geometry, and algebra.
- Ability to perform deductive axiomatic geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates.
- Ability to read blueprints/architectural drawings.
- Strong PC computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, as well as PDF editing or digital plan review software.
- Ability to interpret municipal codes and ordinances.
- Ability to prepare business letters, summaries, plan reviews and reports, inspection records, and court documents when necessary.
- Ability to speak on professional matters to people of varying backgrounds regarding inspections and plan reviews performed.
- Familiarity with the 2021 International Mechanical Code, the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Building Code, and the current edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code and Illinois Accessibility Code.
- Ability to be on-call to respond to emergencies during non-working hours as part of a rotation with other inspectors in the department.
- Ability to lift medium weight objects, open and close building windows and doors, and apply pressure to building components as part of an inspection.
- Ability to use and operate inspection tools and equipment.
- Ability to work indoors with possible exposure to human, animal, and rodent fecal matter; rodents and pests; inadequate ventilation, lack of light, filth, and other unsanitary conditions.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to perform moderate manual work daily, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders.
- Ability to distinguish between various odors with a degree of accuracy, including differences and similarities in intensity or quality of odors.
- Ability to focus on small and distant objects, recognize depth of objects, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors at night with reduced lighting, speak, and hear.
- Ability to use machines, tools, equipment, and work aids of those commonly associated with this type of work, including, but not limited to, automobiles, cell phones, tablets, computers, software, cameras, code books, measuring devices, flashlights, room thermometers, and protection devices.
The employee is supervised by the Building Construction Inspections Supervisor and the Building & Development Services Manager in the Department of Community Development. The employee is responsible for completing work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Guidance is provided via the City Code, City policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Performance is reviewed through observation, completion of projects, status reports, and meetings. Work is evaluated at least annually with respect to job knowledge, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with co-workers at all levels in the organization as well as the community, businesses and other similar groups, and the general public, and performance in accordance with this classification standard.
Public Contact
The employee has daily contact with other City employees, property owners, agents, and contractors. The employee will work with other departments in the course of permit processing, which may include Public Works, the City Collector, Health Department, and Fire Department, as well as other Departments or Divisions as appropriate. Excellent customer service skills are paramount.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
Structured Oral Interview
Qualifications Assessment
To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).