Plumbing Inspector

The City of Ashland has an opening for a full-time Plumbing Inspector in the Engineering Division.

Applications will be accepted online until midnight on June 30, 2024

Please note that applications are not complete until the civil service test is completed and submitted.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Inspects commercial and residential building projects during various stages of construction and remodeling; enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary

  • Performs field inspections to examine and evaluate commercial and residential plumbing work performed and materials used; verifies quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations

  • Inspects existing commercial and residential structures for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances

  • Documents deficiencies and deviations from approved plans and applicable codes; generates reports both in electronic and in paper form

  • Maintains, updates and assures the accuracy of inspection records, project documentation and project files, both electronic and in paper form

  • Assists with Administering the City of Ashland’s Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program

  • Responds to requests for information; provides technical information to City Staff; provides assistance to the public within scope of authority

  • Provides excellent customer service; answers questions and concerns related to residential and non-residential building, plumbing, and safety codes and requirements; consults with contractors and owners concerning deficiencies with code requirements

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is "Dedicated to Service"

  • Has earned a high school diploma or a GED

  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in the installation of plumbing, subject to inspection under the code adopted for non-residential buildings within the scope of groups regulated by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.  One (1) year of education can be credited towards the experience requirement with the completion of an approved vocational program at the high school or adult level.

  • Has a valid driver's license and is eligible to drive City vehicles under our vehicle insurance policy

  • Can regularly lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds; move up to eighty (80) pounds with assistance

  • Is willing and able to learn and follow City policies and procedures

Licensure or certification requirements:

  • Must acquire Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) certification as a Plumbing Inspector within two (2) years of hire as a trainee.

  • Must possess Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) certification as a Building Inspector or acquire certification within one (1) year of hire with qualifying experience or within three (3) years as a trainee.

  • Must possess Ohio Division of Industrial Compliance certification as a Class A or C Backflow Technician, or acquire a Class C certification within two (2) years of hire.

Benefits:

  • Year round work, no furloughs

  • Pension through OPERS with the City contributing an additional 14% and employees contributing 10% of wages   

  • Available 457 plan

Insurance:

  • Eligible day one, no waiting period

  • Major medical insurance (monthly premium is heavily subsidized by the City)

  • Secondary deductible insurance (paid entirely by City)

  • $40k term life insurance (paid entirely by the City)

  • Voluntary term life insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • FSA, medical

  • FSA, dependent care

Paid Time Off:

  • 12 Holidays

  • Sick leave begins accruing immediately, plus the City accepts sick leave transfers from qualifying public employers

  • 4 Personal days

  • 2 weeks of Vacation, prorated at 1 year anniversary, and then the full 2 weeks every January 1 thereafter with incremental increases

Submit an Application

 The City of Ashland is an Equal Opportunity Employer