Combination Inspector- Plumbing and Mechanical at City of Maple Grove – Maple Grove, Minnesota

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community.

The Position

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a Combination Inspector-Plumbing & Mechanical responsible for reviewing plans and conducting inspections for building projects. In this role you will be part of a team that represents the City on a daily basis, conducting inspections while developing and nurturing strong relationships with a diverse group of customers. You will be challenged to thrive in our fast pace and growing community, as we continue to add commercial and residential development projects. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize responsibilities, use good judgment, act decisively, and contribute to a collaborative work environment. The City of Maple Grove offers competitive salaries, outstanding medical and dental plans, sick and vacation time, and a state-operated pension plan for long-term success. Make a difference by joining our growing and diverse community!

• Reviews residential and commercial plans, construction documents, and permit applications to ensure adherence to applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Interprets and communicates code impacts, including prescriptive and performance-based design considerations.
• Reviews and approves or denies alternative design requests and deferred submittals.
• Conducts on-site inspections of materials and construction methods at various stages to verify compliance with codes and approved plans.
• Investigates site conditions for conformance with existing infrastructure and safety standards.
• Issues correction orders, stop work notices, citations, and enforces compliance through documented corrective actions.
• Stay informed of updates to building codes, legislation, and industry standards.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques for conducting construction project plan review and inspections.
• Materials and best practices used in construction projects.
• Basic mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry relevant to construction plan review and inspection work.
• International Codes with Minnesota amendments.
• City building codes and ordinances.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and other relevant software.

Ability to:

• Manage work efficiently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality. Follows through on corrections as needed.
• Build and maintains positive, cooperative relationships with colleagues and the public, fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude, working effectively and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exercise good judgment, act decisively, and remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.
• Communicate clearly and actively listen to assess needs, representing the city professionally in all interactions.

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Need to have:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Minnesota Drivers License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota as a journeyman or master plumber
• Five years of experience as an HVAC and/or plumbing inspector, or five years of experience as an HVAC technician and/or journeyman plumber

Nice to have:

• Experience in building inspection
• Ability to obtain state delegation
• Certification by:
  • State of Minnesota as a Building Official
  • ICC as a Commercial or Residential Mechanical Inspector, or Fuel Gas Inspector
• Previous experience working in building inspections for the city

Pre-employment
This position will require the successful completion of a reference check, background check, and medical screening.


Environmental Conditions:
Office and field environment. Exposure to computers for correspondence, e-plan review, and resulting inspection. Exposure to inclement weather conditions onsite, work around heavy construction equipment and work on elevated structures

Physical Conditions:
Essential, and other important responsibilities, and duties require maintaining a physical condition for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; significant walking on a daily basis; inspecting in confined spaces; climbing, stooping, kneeling, and heavy lifting; general manual dexterity; having adequate hearing, vision, and speech, and ability to operate assigned equipment/vehicle.