BUILDING MECHANICAL INSPECTOR (9) - (REVISED 06-03-26)

Building Mechanical Inspector

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Building Mechanical Inspector inspects residential construction of two dwelling units or less, accessory buildings, signs and swimming pools to secure conformance to zoning ordinances, building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and approved plans, specifications and standards; investigates all complaints and alleged code violations on all buildings; conducts surveys to identify blight, deterioration, and substandard conditions; issues appropriate orders to comply and citations; and assists in training other inspection employees as required.

Requirement(s)/Minimum Qualification(s)

Four years of full-time paid experience as a building, construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, housing, or combined inspector for or on behalf of a governmental agency engaged in general residential construction; or

Four years of full-time paid experience as a licensed general, masonry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical contractor engaged in general residential construction; or

Two years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work, in general residential construction following the completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or

Eight years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or other construction related craft work in general residential construction; or

One year full-time paid experience, as an Assistant Inspector III or an Inspector Trainee III with the City of Los Angeles.

Applicants filing under Requirement #3 must submit proof of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program at the time of filing. The requested document(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the document(s). Applicants who fail to submit the document(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.

A valid certification from the International Code Council (ICC) per Article 5.13 of MOU #5 and Assembly Bill AB717 is required within two years from the date of appointment to the class.

A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.

Upon appointment, a Building Mechanical Inspector will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid according to established rates.

Where To Apply & Application Deadline

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues.

Application Deadline Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2027 to THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2027

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filling periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

Selection Process

Examination Weight: Multiple-choice Test - 100%

The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Safety Focus; Customer Service; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: symbols used in the building trades; approved building materials and equipment; proper methods of installation; terminology and materials used in the building trades; the Los Angeles Residential Building Code; the National Electrical Code; the Los Angeles City Plumbing Code; the Los Angeles City Zoning Code; the Los Angeles City Mechanical (Heating and Refrigeration) Code; the Los Angeles City Building Code; and the Los Angeles City Green Code; the ability to: work from plans while on a job site; perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages); read street maps; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 and MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026.

For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2027 and THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2027, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2027 and MONDAY, JULY 12, 2027.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Building Mechanical Inspector.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.

Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at