Plumbing Inspector
Company: City of Naperville
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades
Naperville
Type: Full Time
The City of Naperville seeks a Plumbing Inspector to be responsible for ensuring that all residential and commercial construction projects comply with applicable plumbing codes, ordinances and safety regulations. The Plumbing Inspector will perform field inspections of new and existing plumbing installations and work closely with contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $35.58 to $39.14 per hour commensurate with credentials and experience. Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Responsibilities:
- Conducts on-site inspections of residential and commercial construction projects to verify compliance with applicable plumbing codes, ordinances, and approved plans.
- Inspects plumbing systems at various stages of construction, including underground, rough-in, testing, and final inspections.
- Conducts follow-up inspections and recommends stop orders/citations for non-compliance of project plans and specifications.
- Inspects, tests and verifies proper installation of water supply, sanitary drainage, waste systems, venting, stormwater, backflow prevention, and gas piping systems (as applicable).
- Interprets and enforces plumbing codes, standards, and regulations consistently and professionally.
- Works with the Code Enforcement Team to respond to complaints and investigate reported plumbing-related code violations.
- Enforces codes and quality control for a variety of materials and construction practices.
- Provides technical guidance and clarification to contractors, engineers, architects, property owners, and the public regarding plumbing code requirements and inspection processes.
- Provides high-level customer service while adhering to established codes.
- Informs the TED Field Projects Supervisor, and Chief Building Official of inspection activities and issues in the field.
- Documents inspection and plan review results using the City’s electronic permitting and inspection software.
- Maintains accurate inspection records, reports, photographs, and documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
- Coordinates with other inspectors and municipal departments to ensure comprehensive code compliance.
- Responds to emergency callouts after regular working hours, if needed.
- Cross trains with other building inspectors.
- Attends training and maintains required certifications and continuing education.
