• Housing Inspector

    Springfield Housing Authority (Springfield, MA)


    For over 70 years, the Springfield Housing Authority has provided safe, affordable, quality housing that is vital to the health of our community. The Springfield Housing Authority, consistent with its equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, invites applicants for the following position:

     

    INSPECTOR – RENTAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE (non-exempt)

     

    $21.64 per hour. M – F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

    Responsibilities include:

    + Conduct residential housing unit annual inspections, re-inspections, and new unit inspections.  Receive daily inspection schedule for inspection clerk and adjust if needed.  Drive to inspection site to meet tenant and/or landlord.  Conduct a thorough inspection of both the interior and exterior of the unit utilizing inspection checklist and evaluation condition.  Inspection includes, but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, heating system, condition of foundation, roof, screens, grounds, smoke detectors, and number of rooms, etc.

    + Prepare inspection reports.  Complete inspection checklist based on inspection evaluation.  Write report to authorize unit compliance, or write report with summary of unit violations.  If inspection of a new unit, write initial “statement of conditions”.  Return inspection reports to inspection clerk for further processing.

    + Create daily route sheet.  Receive daily inspection schedule from clerk.  Prepare daily route sheet/mileage tracking sheet utilizing daily inspection schedule.  Input into computer for reference as needed.

    + Advise property owners and tenants of needed repairs for unit compliance.  Offer explanations and advise, such as to tenants and landlords based on outcome of inspection.  Explain program requirements to unit owners and clients for clarification to help minimize complaints and expedite unit compliance.

    + Conduct special projects as assigned.

    + Performs other similar duties as assigned or directed by supervisor.

     

    Qualifications: Ability to work from prescribed procedures, practice and schedules; standard forms written and verbal instructions.  Duties require consistency and effective interpersonal skills.  Ability to use various inspection testing equipment. Current driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Ability to climb stairs, bend, squat, stoop.

     

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