Property Maintenance Inspector

Description Perform inspections and provide technical assistance in dealing with commercial and residential properties; perform maintenance code and rental inspections; provide services to the public and property owners; detect fire hazards, electrical hazards, plumbing hazards, HVAC hazards, structural collapse, etc.; generate notices and inspection reports; maintain files and data; and prepare criminal complaints and legal documents for court cases. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Performs inspection duties by informing tenants and owners of the inspection process before beginning; documenting violations and photographing for records; providing owners with a copy of field report and information about permits; setting due dates for payments of fees; scheduling re-inspections; generating non-compliance notices; assessing weather and fire damage; performing vehicle safety inspections; and completing inspection reports. Completes legal and court action duties by generating criminal complaints and warrants; preparing all property liens; verifying owner information; coordinating with other city departments to gather information; generating and mailing appropriate notices and letters; delivering criminal complaints to court to start the legal action process; gathering and updating pictures as evidence; and recording court decisions. Performs other duties by providing management of violation cases; exercising conflict resolution; coordinating with contractors and other city departments on demolition and construction projects; ensuring accuracy of land and real estate information for planning purposes; utilizing software to track new and existing case inspections; overseeing the general fund and block grants budgets; researching potential development sites; attending meetings related to project management and construction; and performing historical project reviews. Provides customer services by directing walk in customers; answering and directing telephone calls; providing technical assistance; collecting permit payments and inspection fees; generating customer receipts; and scheduling inspections. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Coordinates, oversees, and inspects work performance by contractors. Organizes public meetings and informational sessions. Participates in continuing education. Oversees special projects. Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned. Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED supplemented by six months/one year of post-secondary study or training: e.g. vocational, business, technical school, and over four years up to and including six years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed aboveCertifications/Licenses Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria Property Maintenance Inspector Job Knowledge Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.Reading Advanced: Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.Writing Intermediate: Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Math Intermediate: Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and munication Skills Decisions regarding interpretation of policies may be made. Contact may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact, and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of dependence and Decision-Making Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.Technical Skills Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Light physical effort, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly. Constant adequate vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others, and to maintain operational awareness of surroundings. Frequent standing, sitting, lifting, walking, carrying, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, climbing, hearing, talking. Occasional pushing/pulling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, balancing. NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. Frequently experiences a frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. May occasionally experience time pressure, emergency situations. May rarely experience irregular work schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARETypically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other tools and equipment as appropriate or as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis work is performed in an office environment and on jobsites, where there may be respiratory and physical hazards weekly; noise and vibration, wetness/humidity monthly; and seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures. There are occasional mechanical and fire hazards, physical danger or abuse. There is rare exposure to chemical and electrical hazards.The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.), and any other equipment as apparent or assigned, if any.

Created: 2026-02-13