Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Office

EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISEMENT

PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

(Part Time)

The City of Woonsocket is looking for a part time Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector.  Reporting to the Director of Planning & Development, the Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector is responsible for the conformity to all pertinent ordinances and regulations of all residential and business installations, repairs and alterations of plumbing fixtures and plumbing mechanical systems for the City of Woonsocket.  Specific duties include the review of all drawings and specifications of plumbing applications, issuing permits, inspections, as well as issuing complaints due to specific plumbing violations.  Must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent with four (4) years prior experience as a plumber or plumbing contractor, as well as a thorough knowledge of all plumbing related ordinances and regulations.  Possession of a Journeyman or Master plumber’s license is required.  Must courteously and professionally deal with the public.

Application Deadline:   Open Until Filled

Classification:   Non-Union/Non-Classified Plan

Hours/Week:   25.0-Hours Per Week

Rate:   $25.00-Per Hour

To Apply:  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL:  https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may email your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                         Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Planning and Development Department/Zoning, Building Inspection & Construction Division

HOURS:                               25-hours work week

UNION:                                 Non-Union/Non-Classified Plan

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under general supervision, serves as the Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector in the Division of the Building Inspection and Construction, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews drawings and specifications for plumbing/mechanical permit applications; issues permits for plumbing work; inspects installations, alteration and repair of plumbing/mechanical systems to insure conformity with pertinent ordinances and regulations.
• Inspects for quality of workmanship of plumbing/mechanical installations and modifications; investigates complaints and reported unsanitary conditions due to faulty plumbing; examines plumbing/mechanical plans and specifications and advises as to the indicated changes necessary for the issuance of permits.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must have four (4) years of experience as a plumber or plumbing contractor.  Must possess a Master or Journeyman Plumber’s License.  Additional compensation will be provided to those applicants also possessing a Master Pipe Fitters and Master Refrigeration Licenses.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of the plumbing trade and related mechanical trades; good knowledge of ordinances and regulations pertaining to plumbing/mechanical and installations and of sanitary requirements.  Good knowledge of plumbing/mechanical materials and supplies.  Ability to interpret plans and specifications; ability to deal effectively and courteously with people; tact, thoroughness, good judgment, and keen observation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer