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Are you a Home Inspector certified by ASHI or InterNACHI? Have you completed a training school to be a Home Inspector? If so, whether you are looking to launch a rewarding new career or you have years of experience in home inspection, this position offers the opportunity to join a growing firm and enjoy the stability of a regular salary and excellent benefits. This role provides a good deal of autonomy, and you will spend the majority of your time in the field conducting residential inspections for pre- purchase, environmental issues, and more. We provide the customers, scheduling support, a company vehicle, equipment, and more -- all you have to do is show up on time and do a great job. The team at Home-Probe is close-knit, highly professional, and committed to providing exceptional customer service -- and we have fun doing it.

Home-Probe, Inc., one of the top referred inspection companies in Atlanta, has been specializing in building inspections since 2002. Our core purpose is to create better careers with fewer resources and we do that by blowing people away in the home inspection process. 

The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Inspector opportunity you should have:

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Home Inspector and a member of ASHI or InterNACHI

OR

• Have completed a formal course of training in Home Inspection and have a background in the Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical Trades
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office

The physical ability to:

• Navigate attics and crawl spaces
• Walk a roof with moderate pitch without any fear of heights
• Lift 50 pounds
• Ability to differentiate colors
• A valid Georgia driver's license
• A college degree is preferred but not required

Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality
• Self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals with minimal supervision Reliability and punctuality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions independently Strong organizational skills and a detail orientation

We'll conduct a background check. You will perform inspections throughout the Atlanta metro area. Home-Probe (including company vehicles) is a smoke free environment.

The Role

You will join a team that includes 12 other Inspectors, and is growing. If you are new to home inspection, we'll start you with six weeks of training that includes hands-on learning in the field with experienced Inspectors. You also will study at home via an online course that confers college credit.

Once you are up to speed, a typical day will include two inspections, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We'll provide a company vehicle, which you will take home so you can start your day from there. In general, we schedule the first appointment for 9 AM and the second for 1:30 PM; that should give you time to do a thorough job, navigate Atlanta traffic, and be on time for the afternoon appointment.

In essence you will use your superior observation skills, technical knowledge and analysis to assess a home or building's structural and mechanical condition and convey your findings to our clients. You'll draft your reports on computer and transmit them via e-mail

Our customers are real estate brokers, buyers, sellers, and homeowners. You'll conduct inspections pre-purchase, pre-listing and maintenance, and also perform thermal Inspection and environmental testing for radon.

Because demand is high on Saturdays, our inspectors have the option to work a schedule that ensures we have coverage but also gives you two Saturdays off a month. You can elect to work Monday through Friday, or you can work a flex schedule that is Monday through Friday, and off Saturday, Sunday and Monday, then work Tuesday through Saturday, take Sunday off and start the rotation again.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Home-Probe

Professional development -- even if you are already an experienced Inspector, we'll provide you with training and sponsor your membership and dues in the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

Focus on your core competency -- if you have a home inspection background, you know that this business is cyclical, with spring and summer being the busiest time of year. At Home-Probe you don't have to worry about drumming up business in winter, or any other time of year. We handle that, along with scheduling and administrative support. We even provide errors & omissions and liability insurance.

Autonomy and support -- no one will be looking over your shoulder, and we'll count on you to take care of business in a professional manner while you are out in the field. At the same time, we'll ensure you have the tools and resources you need, including a company vehicle (including maintenance and fuel); a computer, reporting software, and other job-related equipment; and a smartphone and plan. You also will be able to share ideas and insight with seasoned home inspection professionals on our staff.

Great environment -- our team takes pride in working well together; the atmosphere is casual, but the standards are high. Each person is dedicated to doing a great job so that it is easier for the next person to do his or her job, all with the goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. Our ongoing growth and success feeds this sense of pride and creates an upbeat and positive culture.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary we offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a retirement plan, paid holidays and PTO, and more.

Keys to Success

As you can see, we provide a lot, from education to insurance to tools. In return we'll expect a lot. You should leave every site with a sense of pride in knowing you did an excellent job, without cutting any corners. Your technical knowledge will be essential, but you also will need the interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with buyers, sellers, and real estate agents, among others.

The little things count, too. Things like being reliable and showing up on time. By meeting and exceeding client expectations on a regular basis, we have created a reputation and a thriving business. But we can never take it for granted -- we'll count on you, like the rest of the team, to re-earn our reputation every day.