Mechanical/Fuel Gas Inspector Senior Job at City of Boise (Boise)

Mechanical/Fuel Gas Inspector Senior

City of Boise

Location:
United States , Boise

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

26.38 - 31.32 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The City of Boise is hiring for a Mechanical & Fuel Gas Inspector! Put your HVAC expertise to work in a role that trades the jobsite grind for a career with stability, great benefits, and real impact. As a Mechanical & Fuel Gas Inspector with the City of Boise, you'll use your years in the trade to ensure HVAC and fuel gas systems are installed right and built to last - protecting the community you live and work in. In this role, you'll conduct independent inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, review mechanical plans, and help contractors and homeowners navigate code requirements. You know what good work looks like, and you'll be the one signing off on it. This position is open to both senior-level inspectors and journeyman-level candidates - If you hold an active Idaho Journeyman HVAC license, we want to hear from you. We'll help you get your ICC certifications along the way. City hours, a city vehicle, and the kind of job security that comes with working for the City of Boise.

Job Responsibility:

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed
Performs skilled independent mechanical and fuel gas inspections on all permitted construction projects
Inspects complex commercially engineered systems specific to the building and its use
Interprets code requirements to verify commercial building systems operate together
Reads and interprets on-site approved plans, notes, Air Condition Contractors of America (ACCA) reports, specifications, material and equipment listings and installation instructions
Verifies equipment and fuel gas sizing are correct, installed and tested to verify conformity to City approved plans, Code requirements, and applicable standards
May be required to perform limited erosion and sediment control inspections
Reviews mechanical and fuel gas plans and engineering designs for compliance with local, state and national mechanical and fuel gas codes and applicable regulations
Writes correction notices and follows up on the correction of deficiencies of mechanical and fuel gas systems and installations identified during inspections
Monitors inspection area for work being performed without permits, proper occupancy approval and for dangerous conditions
Issues notices of violation, including stop work orders, and civil penalties where unsafe or illegal conditions exist
Performs inspections of permitted work to verify work in progress and projects with minimal documented activity
Coordinates the termination of utilities due to serious code and life-safety violations with the local utilities, supervisor and Planning and Development Services (PDS) management
Verifies the proper licensing of plumbing contractor and journeyman-level workers on construction job sites
Responds to complaints from tenants about substandard housing conditions involving plumbing code violations
Coordinates with other building division inspectors to ensure a complete and accurate construction site inspection record
Records inspection results and other pertinent information regarding construction site activity in department database
Coordinates inspection coverage of the city with other Planning and Development Services staff to ensure that all mechanical and fuel gas requirements are completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance or other final approval
Advises design professionals, contractors, homeowners and others on solutions to technical and code problems
Provides information to customers regarding mechanical and fuel gas code requirements, regulations and permit processing issues
Resolves customer service issues and answers questions from city staff and the public regarding inspection scheduling, fees, permits and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) licensing compliance
Confers with mechanical section supervisor on difficult enforcement problems
Attends on-site pre-construction, final and problem resolution conferences and helps develops plans for final occupancy with architects and others associated with projects

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience as a licensed HVAC journeyman, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Licensed as journeyman HVAC installer in the State of Idaho and continued maintenance of required certifications
Knowledge of local, state and national mechanical and fuel gas codes, rules and ordinances
Knowledge of mechanical and fuel gas installation practices, systems and materials
Knowledge of computer usage including related software
Knowledge of legal processes involved in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances
Ability to interpret and apply national, state and local codes and detect physical defects in mechanical and fuel gas installations and recommend corrections
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and fuel gas plans and specifications and accurately compare work-in-progress to such plans
Ability to exercise technical judgment based on trade and technical experience and familiarity with a wide variety of mechanical, heating, cooling, ventilation, fuel gas and exhaust system design, installation, repair or maintenance problems
Ability to understand and apply approved ACCA reports for residential construction
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including citizens, other city employees, contractors and design professionals
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Ability to perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record
Valid state-issued driver's license
Residential and commercial mechanical inspector certifications from the International Code Council (ICC)
Obtain within six months the City of Boise sediment control responsible person certification
Applicants must be able to pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks
Applicants must be able to pass Driving Record Check

Nice to have:

Associate's degree in engineering, construction management or related field and five years of experience in building systems and codes, governmental or third-party mechanical and fuel gas code inspection experience
Mechanical plan review certification from the International Code Council (ICC)

What we offer:

Zero-premium medical coverage for you and your family
PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure)
12 paid holidays
8 hours sick leave/month
10 weeks paid parental leave
$500 annual wellbeing incentive
Tuition reimbursement
Free local bus pass
Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Expiration:
March 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Mechanical/Fuel Gas Inspector Senior

City of Boise

Location:
United States , Boise

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Expiration:
March 16, 2026

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