Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

The City of Woonsocket is looking for a Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector.  Reporting to the Director of Planning & Development and the Building Official, the person in this position is responsible for the conformity of all pertinent ordinance and regulations related to all residential and business installations, as well as the repair and alteration of all plumbing fixtures and plumbing mechanical systems completed in the City of Woonsocket.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  the review of all drawings and specifications of all plumbing applications, the issuance of permits and complaints of all plumbing violations.  Inspections of all new and updated plumbing installations.  Must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent, along with five (5) years of prior experience as a plumber or plumbing contractor.  Must possess a thorough knowledge of all plumbing-related ordinances and regulations.  Must also possess a Rhode Island Master Plumbers and Pipe Fitter License, a Journeyman Contractors and a Plumbers License.  Must be certified by as a Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector by the State of Rhode Island’s Building Code Standards Committee.  The person in this position is expected to maintain a his/her State certification through the duration of employment with the City of Woonsocket.

Application Deadline:     Open Until Filled

Salary Rate:     $1,040.00/Per Week

Classification:     Non-Union/Non-Classified

Hours of Work:     40-hours per week

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  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 send 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

PAY GRADE/HOURS/PLAN: Grade TBD / 40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Non-Union/Non-Classified Plan

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under supervision of the Director of Planning & Development and the Building Official, serves as the Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector in the Division of Building Inspection, 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 ensure 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 for code compliance and advises as to the indicated changes necessary for the issuance of permits and corrections of deficiencies.
• Answers inquiries and complaints and makes proper reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent is required.  Must have five (5) years of experience as a plumber or plumbing contractor.  Must possess a current Rhode Island Master Plumbers and Pipe Fitter License or Journeyman Contractors and Plumbers License.  Additional compensation will be provided to those applicants who also possess a Master Refrigeration License.  Must be certified (or be certifiable) as plumbing/mechanical inspector by the State of Rhode Island building code standards committee and fulfill all continued education requirements to maintain State certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of the plumbing trade and related mechanical trades; good knowledge of ordinances regulations and code requirements pertaining to plumbing/mechanical installations and sanitary requirements.  Good knowledge of plumbing/mechanical materials, supplies, and equipment.  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