Plumbing Inspector

HR Green is seeking a part-time Plumbing Inspector in McHenry, IL. The role involves conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with building codes, reviewing permit applications, and addressing plumbing complaints. The inspector will interact with contractors and officials, recommend plan revisions, and assist in local EPA programs. HR Green is dedicated to building communities and has a long-standing reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
About the position

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 173 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2024. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work. We are looking to add a part-time Plumbing Inspector to our team! The Plumbing Inspector performs a variety of routine and complex building inspection work to ensure compliance with current building codes and ordinances. This position works under the general supervision of the Building and Code Manager. The Plumbing Inspector will conduct field inspections during the progress of building construction or repair to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes, and will make decisions on the job site to correct any deviations. Additionally, the inspector will review permit applications for plumbing, sewer, and gas line work to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes. The role also involves conducting periodic inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies to ensure that plumbing installations conform to the pertinent State and City codes. The Plumbing Inspector will conduct inspections and report on plumbing complaints, maintaining contact with contractors and health officials to foster awareness of plumbing-related problems. The inspector will meet with contractors, homeowners, builders, business people, and architects to recommend plan revisions in order to correct problems resulting from code violations, code interpretations, or ambiguities in the approved plans. Furthermore, the inspector will coordinate or assist in the administration of local Illinois EPA cross-connection control program, sewer lateral rebate program, and flood control rebate program as directed, while performing related duties as required.

Responsibilities
• Conducts field inspections during the progress of building construction or repair to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
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• Reviews permit applications for plumbing, sewer, and gas line work to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
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• Conducts periodic inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies to ensure that plumbing installations conform to the pertinent State and City codes.
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• Conducts inspections and reports on plumbing complaints; maintains contact with contractors and health officials to foster awareness of plumbing-related problems.
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• Meets with contractors, homeowners, builders, business people, and architects and recommends plan revisions in order to correct problems resulting from code violations, code interpretations, or ambiguities in the approved plans.
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• Coordinates or assists in the administration of local Illinois EPA cross-connection control program, sewer lateral rebate program, and flood control rebate program as directed.
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• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
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• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in general construction and inspection of plumbing systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
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• Thorough knowledge of State of Illinois Plumbing and related codes is required.
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• A thorough knowledge of plumbing systems and some knowledge of electrical, carpentry, concrete work, or mechanical systems is required.
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• The ability to effectively inspect plumbing systems and read and understand complicated plumbing plans and blueprints is required.
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• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to prepare, organize, and communicate field data to reports are required.
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• Computer proficiency and demonstrated knowledge of computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases is required.
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• Must have a working knowledge of general office equipment and other tools, such as various hand tools and equipment used for water tests utilized during field inspections.
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• The ability to set priorities, meet critical time deadlines, follow written and oral instructions, and handle business activities with discretion and integrity is required.
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• The ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, and the general public is required.
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• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and evenings as needed is required.

Nice-to-haves
• Certification as an Illinois EPA Cross-Connection Control Inspector.
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• Other certifications including Mechanical Inspector, Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, etc. are a plus.

Benefits
• Comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package.
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• Opportunities for professional growth and development.