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Boiler Inspector I

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Louisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

💰 $53,568/yr($35,712/yr – $53,568/yr)

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Boiler Inspector I

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const

Location

Location Varies - Central Region

Description

Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the Commonwealth?

The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. Division of Plumbing is responsible for conducting plumbing inspections and permitting plumbing installations to ensure compliance with the state plumbing code and the regulations of the department. The Boiler Inspection Section is responsible for inspecting all new installations of boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping that must meet compliance with the state statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Inspects pressure vessels and pressure piping systems.
Checks manufacturers, owners, and operators to determine compliance with pressure vessel laws.
Investigates pressure vessels and pressure piping system complaints.
Prepares inspection reports, certificates, accident, and investigative reports.
Participates in trainings and studies Power Piping, Boiler, and Pressure Vessel codes.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

Proficient communication skills.
Possess sufficient technical knowledge of Pressure Vessels.
Proven abilities to manage multiple projects.
Conduct effective research.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
High Level of customer service.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love to have you as part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of practical experience in the installation, construction, maintenance, quality control inspection and assurance, repair; OR three years of experience in the operation of high pressure boilers and pressure vessels as a mechanical engineer, practical steam operating engineer, boilermaker, pressure vessel inspector or boiler inspector; OR three years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical systems installation or maintenance.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid drivers license prior to employment in this job classification. Must pass the department-administered Pressure Vessel Inspector examination and must hold a valid certificate of competency as a Pressure Vessel Inspector issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction within twelve (12) months of appointment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title must travel on a daily basis.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mark Jordan at Mark.Jordan@ky.gov or 502-671-9220.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D