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City of Chandler
Building Inspector Senior / Building Inspector
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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.
$67,175 / year median in the U.S.
+10% projected growth
Job Description
The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Building Inspector Senior or Building Inspector based on experience. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with the possibility for a flexible schedule option after successful completion of probation. Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler. Why work for Chandler?
- Open and collaborative environment
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available) Who we are The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 86 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits.
- A High School Diploma or GED and additional technical training; and
- 3 years of experience in building inspection; or
- 3 years of construction work in one of the four major trades: Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or Building Construction or a related field; and a minimum of 1 year of building inspection experience; and
- 2 ICC Inspector Certifications upon hire or promotion; and
- A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Building Inspector ($33.02 - $44.57 Hourly) To view complete job description, please click here . Minimum qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED and some coursework or technical training in construction, building inspection, or a related field; and
- 2 years of construction-related experience including 1 year of building inspection experience; and
- At least 1 ICC certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
- A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Desired qualifications
- Additional ICC (International Code Council) certifications.
- Bachelor's degree This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.