Mechanical Inspector - Buildings, Safety, Engineering & Environmental Department

Posting number: 20261199526BSEEDmm

Department: Buildings & Safety Eng

Division: BSEED Mechanical

Job classification: Mechanical Inspector

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building & Safety

Summary

BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

Examples of duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may perform other duties as assigned)

• Inspects and tests gas-fired, oil-fired, and solid fuel-fired heating equipment and its associated storage and control equipment, space heating distribution systems and components, air-conditioning equipment and components, refrigeration systems and equipment for compliance with pertinent codes and for installation according to approved plans.
• Reports findings, secures corrections, or issues violation notices.
• Points out code violations.
• Explains code provisions.
• Witnesses and reports on equipment acceptance tests.
• Checks for proper licensure of boiler and refrigeration plant operating personnel.
• Investigates complaints of violations of codes and prepares notices of violations.
• Makes re-inspections of premises or equipment to determine corrections of code violations.
• Compiles information and prepares code violation cases for court.
• Appears and testifies regarding code violation in court cases.
• Investigates and reports on accidents.
• Prepares daily activities reports.
• Assists in the training of new employees assigned to the activity.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED and two (2) years of advanced training in engineering principles and their practical application to the fields of refrigeration, air-conditioning, combustion control, and space heating distribution systems.  
• Two (2) years of experience in the installation, construction, maintenance, operation, and repair of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and systems.

• Training shall have been secured by the completion of an apprenticeship in heating and refrigeration mechanics with a reputable concern.
• One (1) year of training in an engineering college.
• Experience in the inspectional and/or supervisory phases of the work.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

• State of Michigan Mechanical Contractor License with limited or unlimited Heating or Refrigeration Service required.
• Employees certified or promoted to this class must acquire and maintain registration as an inspector and plan reviewer with the State of Michigan, as required under the provisions of Public Act #54, rule 31 R. 408-30043.  Progress toward obtaining certification will be evaluated at the end of the initial six-month probation period with a conditional six-month extension possible, after which, failure to comply will result in termination of employment in this class.
• Employees in this class will within (30) thirty days make an application for provisional registration with the State of Michigan in accordance with Public Act #54, R. 408.30031, Rule 31 (5) and provide written verification of completing the minimum required hours of approved educational or training programs as prescribed in Table 31 of Rule 31.
• An applicant for registration as a provisional mechanical inspector shall have possessed a mechanical license for not less than 1 year in 3 or more categories 1, 2, 4, or 9 as defined in 1984 PA 192, MCL 338.971 to MCL 338.988 and known as the F