HVAC Maintenance Contractor Inspector

Essential Functions Inspects work performed under a wide variety of maintenance contracts and services, including electrical fire alarm services and inspections; flow meter preventive maintenance, calibration and repair services; generator preventive maintenance and repair services, HVAC services, mechanical services, plumbing services, sprinkler system preventive maintenance, installation, repairs and services, switchgear preventive maintenance repairs and thermography services. Performs inspections to ensure compliance with material, workmanship, and safety standards. Monitors contractor work for completion and quality. Prints and distributes work orders to team members. Inspects new and existing facilities, ensuring correction of deficiencies, maintaining current and accurate records, and providing technical advice, guidance, and assistance when required. Works independently, exercising sound technical judgment and discretion in making decisions. Performs customer interviews and inspections of new and existing systems for a variety of contracts and installations to ensure conformance with safety and WSSC Water requirements; makes recommendations for changes and/or improvements. Investigates complaints of unsafe conditions, orders repair of discovered defects, and ensures code violations are corrected. Inspects systems following fires or other natural disasters; develops the scope of work required to restore such systems to safe operating condition. Assists the Section Manager in writing multiple contract specifications; conducts reference and performance checks on newly awarded contracts. Determines validity of contractor cost estimates under provisions of the agreement; reviews invoices, authorizes payments, and discusses discrepancies with contractor. Monitors the performance of contractors; approves routine design changes as required. Verifies existence of plans and specifications for proposed projects and prepares plans and specifications for contractors, if required. Contacts equipment suppliers to obtain delivery dates, replacement parts, and warranty replacements, and to discuss design deficiencies. Apprises supervisor of problems encountered during installation; recommends ways to improve contractor workmanship. Provides advice and guidance on the installation of equipment and preparing as-built drawings; obtains equipment manuals. Prepares reports for and receives general supervision from the assigned Facility Services Division’s Section Manager. Reviews or prepares as-built drawings. Performs or serves as witness to testing. Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business. Other Functions Serves as the Acting Section Manager in their absence or in the field of operations. Performs related duties as required. Work Environment And Physical Demands Business casual office setting and facility services buildings Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Working knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating a variety of equipment and appliances. Working knowledge of potential defects and faults in a variety of systems, appliances and equipment, standard testing devices, and effective corrective measures. Working knowledge of the requirements of local and national codes and standards. Knowledge of the function and servicing of electrical, mechanical, or plumbing equipment. Ability to detect and locate defective installations and to determine the state of projects and installation. Ability to prepare and work from various project specifications and blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. Good interpersonal communication skills on inspection and regulatory matters. Ability to use estimating programs to provide the Project Manager with material and labor costs involved in various projects. Ability to recommend project corrections to ensure compliance with codes. Minimum Education, Experience Requirements High School diploma or equivalent. 5 years of journeyman level work experience in the following trades: HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical, with Construction experience. Additional Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date. Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work. Preferences Possession of one of the following certifications associated with the designated trade: Journeyman Certification for Plumbing and Electrical “DC, Virginia and Maryland.” Maryland First-class Stationery Engineer’s License. Salary Salary $76,144 - $129,651 EEO Statement WSSC Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Reasonable Accommodations: WSSC Water provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr