Mechanical Inspector II

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT: • Mechanical Inspector I

Mechanical Inspector II positions perform mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in new buildings, and repair or renovation work in existing buildings; inspect multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations; review construction, repair, replacement, and installation plans; check field conformance and enforce compliance with approved plans and specifications; inspect sites for practicability of plans; prepare reports and maintain records; prepare correction notices; may assist in training; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES: • Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: • 3.5% effective 7/1/27 • 2% effective 7/1/28 • 2% effective 1/1/29

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). • Mechanical Inspector II employees may be required to perform job-related work in high-rise structures.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE : Two years of full-time experience performing mechanical inspections with a governmental jurisdiction at a level equivalent to a Mechanical Inspector I with the City of San Diego (a position that performs mechanical and plumbing inspections of plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in new buildings, and repair or renovation work in existing buildings).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : In addition to the experience requirement above, you must meet ONE of the following options:

• One year of full-time experience performing general plumbing or heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) installation and repair work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Two years of full-time professional experience with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction performing mechanical/plumbing inspections of multi-family residential and/or commercial structures. • Three years of full-time experience reviewing/designing mechanical/plumbing plans for conformance to mechanical/plumbing codes with a governmental jurisdiction or a private company contracting with a governmental jurisdiction. • Four years of full-time experience performing all phases of journey-level plumbing or heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), installation and repair work.