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UL, LLC
Building Inspector - Midwest
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A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$60,471 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth
Job Description
at UL, LLC in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description + Inspects buildings for fire and life safety and fire protection systems to determine their compliance with local or international building codes. + Buildings include Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Hospitality sectors. + Fire protection systems include fire suppression and fire detection and alarm systems. + Reads and interprets building codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, and specifications. + Identifies records and reports all deviations using tools provided. + Involves travel and meeting and communicating with building owners and managers regarding codes, inspection procedures, and other issues pertaining to code compliance programs and services; responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information; and explains and interprets policies and procedures, ordinances and codes. + Follows up to verify that corrections of violations have been made and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance. + Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate. + The Job requires business integrity, high ethical and safety compliance and adherence is paramount. + The job involves travelling and meeting Building owners/client. + Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. + Performs other duties as directed. #LI-Remote #LI-MB1 + University Degree (Equivalent to Associates degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Safety Engineering preferred + Related discipline plus generally five years' experience as an inspector, building contractor, engineer or other building related trades. + ICC Combo commercial Inspector certification + Certified Electrical Plans Examiner + Knowledge to interpret building codes and ability to identify non-compliant installations as essential. + Good verbal communication skills with customers. + Must have excellent computer skills. Home Based Position - Candidate preferred to be located close to airport due to travel requirements What we offer: +