Job Description

Posting number: 2026-171

Department: Building

Job classification: Senior Mechanical Inspector

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex technical and administrative work in a typical office setting and in the field inspecting and enforcing compliance with, laws, regulations, and ordinances relative to the installation and operation of boilers, elevators, air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, pressure and process piping, fuel gas systems, amusement rides, and related and allied equipment and installations – public or private.

Position Scope:This is a senior-level tradesman position and Essential Position

Examples of duties

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction within the city, to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state and federal code and regulatory requirements in the mechanical trade.
• Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans and specifications; reviews and approves work of completed projects.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
• Reads, interprets, and performs reviews of blue prints and specifications for construction plans and designs, to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state and federal code and regulatory requirements in the mechanical trade.
• Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meet with violators and general public to explain and interpret applicable codes and advises violator of expected time frame to correct infraction; performs re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Issues written violations of codes; makes re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Reviews, maintains and updates all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings.
• Communicates with Building Official and Chief Mechanical Inspector on any structural problems, code issues or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state’s building construction industry in the mechanical trade/discipline. Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction projects in the respective trade/discipline e.g., plans review, licensing, permitting, and inspections.
• Skill in the review and interpretation of construction project plans, and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards. Skill in written communications for the effective development and presentation of departmental reports and modifications to established codes and ordinances.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards. Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines. Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files. Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications. Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects and property owners.

Supplemental information

Required Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by five(5) years’ experience as a Licensed Mechanic, two (2) years’ experience in theinspection of High-Rise/Multifamily buildings and two (2) years’ experienceperforming plan review; or any acceptable related combination of education andexperience. All appropriate certifications for the position in the mechanicaltrade/discipline as designated under the provisions of the Florida BuildingCode and Miami Dade County Chapter 8.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Master Mechanical Contractor license in the State of Florida or Miami Dade County. Mechanical Inspector certification in the State of Florida and Miami-Dade County required. Plan Reviewer certification in the State of Florida and a valid Florida Driver’s license required. Must meet all other licensure requirements set forth by the Miami-Dade County Chapter 8 and the Board of Rules and Appeals.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The essential job functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis:

Frequently required to see, hear and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:There is a one-year probationary period.It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.Background screenings are conducted through the Clearinghouse @https://info.flclearinghouse.com.