Lead Plumbing, Mechanical & Fire Protection Inspector Apply now Job no: 40000409 Work type ... elevator, or property maintenance work. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire ...
Lead Plumbing, Mechanical & Fire Protection Inspector Apply now Job no: 40000409 Work type ... elevator, or property maintenance work. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire ...
Fire Protection Inspector 2
Tysons, VA · On-site
$20.75 - $27/hr
... elevators, HVAC shutdown, fire doors, tampers and flows. * Assist senior technicians with the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems, including fire suppression ...
Fire Protection Inspector 2
Tysons, VA · On-site
$20.75 - $27/hr
... elevators, HVAC shutdown, fire doors, tampers and flows. * Assist senior technicians with the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems, including fire suppression ...
Maintenance Technician - (Thurs - Sun, 11a - 7:30p)
Henrico, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Technician - (Thurs - Sun, 11a - 7:30p)
Henrico, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Technician - (Thurs - Sun, 11a - 7:30p)
Richmond, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Technician - (Thurs - Sun, 11a - 7:30p)
Richmond, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Attendant
Manassas, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Attendant
Manassas, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Attendant
Manassas, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Attendant
Manassas, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Attendant
Manassas, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Attendant
Manassas, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Technician - (Thurs - Sun, 11a - 7:30p)
Richmond, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Maintenance Technician - (Thurs - Sun, 11a - 7:30p)
Richmond, VA · On-site
$16 - $17.50/hr
... elevator inspections, boiler permit, nurse call system, emergency back-up generator, automobile maintenance, HVAC and PTAC service. * Assists new residents and family members with move-in tasks ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$24.25 - $33.25/hr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$24.25 - $33.25/hr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Suffolk, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Suffolk, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
Advanced Weapons Elevators Electrician - 28689
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
... Elevator Support Unit (ESU), you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain ... Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support ...
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| Aspect | Elevator Inspector | Elevator Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | State-specific elevator inspector license, safety certifications | Apprentice or journeyman license, technical certifications |
| Work Environment | Regulatory agencies, inspection sites, offices | Construction sites, maintenance facilities, buildings |
| Employer & Industry | Government agencies, inspection firms | Construction companies, maintenance firms, building owners |
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An elevator inspector works to ensure that elevators are operating safely. In this career, you inspect them on occasion to make sure that all of the parts are working up to the standards necessary for optimal safety. You also do compliance checks when someone is installing new elevators to make sure that all new installations are following the standards, laws, and guidelines set by the locality. As an elevator inspector, you may also work with other types of lifts to ensure safety, such as escalators. You use your diverse knowledge of lifts and the associated laws to perform the job.
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$73K - $115K/yr
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Posted 18 days ago
James City County rating
6.3
Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
755th of 842 rated public administrative organizations
Job description
Apply now Job no: 40000409
Work type: Full Time
Location: Williamsburg
Categories: Labor/Trades, Facilities/Maintenance, Engineering, Professional
Job Summary
$73,495 - $115,378 / year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits
Performs experienced work inspecting new and remodeled residential dwellings and commercial buildings in multiple trades to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local ordinances.
Responsibilities
Oversees work of team members during operations including accountability for job completion, materials selection, coordination of logistics, and overall welfare and performance of assigned personnel. Serves as a technical representative of the Building Official; acts as liaison between Building Safety and Permits Division staff and trade contractors and property owners regarding correction of work, additional work to complete construction, and appointments for inspections; acts as liaison with other jurisdictions inspection departments.
Oversees work of Inspectors and conducts a broad range of inspections in residential and commercial construction work within one or more system areas (building; plumbing/mechanical/gas; electrical; or combination) to comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and County ordinances; designates each inspected system as approved or rejected; investigates work performed without a permit.
Assists plan review staff with plan reviews; reviews plans for assigned construction discipline with inspectors and Plans Examiner to ensure inspectors are familiar with inspection methods and procedures; performs plans review for residential and commercial structures when assigned.
Plans daily work schedules for Inspectors; reviews assigned inspection tickets to verify proper sequence of inspections; maintains effective working relationships with the inspectors, plans examiners, contractors, building owners, and the public; provides training and prepares written performance evaluations for inspectors; plans daily work schedule for assigned construction discipline to assure even distribution of work, expeditious handling of priority inspections and meeting of schedules and deadlines; assigns field inspections and investigations; provides cross-training to Inspectors.
With direction from the Building Official Section Chief, interprets codes and regulations pertaining to the assigned construction discipline; instructs inspectors in proper use of governing Code and office procedures; keeps inspectors informed of significant changes; participates in the review of new or revised codes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, preferably supplemented by courses in building or electrical construction technology and considerable experience in the electrical or mechanical trades; or fire protection, elevator, or property maintenance work.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver's license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County's criteria.
Must obtain within 18 months of hire either International Code Council (ICC) or National Certification Program for Construction Code (NPCCI) Inspector certification.
Must possess Master or Journeyman Electrical license. (Electrical Inspectors only)
Must possess a Residential or Commercial Combination Inspector certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 18 months of hire, certification in Residential Energy, Commercial Energy Inspection or Fire Protection General from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 18 months of hire certification in Plan Review in the appropriate area of expertise (Building, Mechanical/Plumbing, or Electrical).
Knowledge of codes, principles, techniques, and equipment used in electrical installations; and, effective corrective measures; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare and present technical information clearly; establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, employees, representatives of other public agencies, and the public.
Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.
James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.
Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Williamsburg, VA, US
Year founded
1983