Mechanical Inspector Salary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $38.87 - $59.08 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2026-194
Department: Development Services Building
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The Position
Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don't Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let's Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!
For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
JOB SUMMARY:
This is inspectional work in securing compliance with city ordinances at accepted standards governing the installation and operation of mechanical systems and equipment. An employee in this class is responsible for the inspection of a variety of mechanical installations primarily those involving air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems, so as to assure the standards of quality, material, workmanship and safety as established by the Florida building code. Employees normally work independently on field inspections, making decisions requiring the use of technical judgment and discretion; however, they consult with their superior on the more difficult or unusual cases. The work is subject to periodic checks, inspections and investigations and complaints arising out of the work and is under the general supervision of the Chief Mechanical Inspector.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes inspections on new and existing air conditioning and refrigeration installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for conformance with safety standards, laws, and ordinances; checks plans and workmanship to see that mechanical work complies with codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Checks existing power source to ensure its ability to carry additional load without danger.
• Reports and maintains records of work performed.
• Attends seminars and training courses to stay informed on new developments in the related field and to obtain current information of code changes.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

The Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years' experience as a Mechanical Contractor in a supervisory capacity on a variety of electrical and related installations supplemented by the following additional qualifications set forth in the Florida Building Code:
2. As required by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), certified as a Mechanical Inspector from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following qualifications:
A. Engineer in the mechanical discipline OR
B. Five (5) years construction experience in the mechanical discipline in a supervisory capacity and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master or Mechanical Contractor OR
B. Five (5) years construction experience in the mechanical discipline and five (5) years' experience as a Mechanical Inspector certified by BCAIB and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master or Mechanical Contractor OR
CSeven (7) years construction experience in the mechanical discipline and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master OR
D. Ten (10) years' experience as a Mechanical Inspector certified by BCAIB
3. Current Certificate of Competency or Professional License as a Master or Mechanical Contractor which must be issued by at least one of the following entities:

• Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Broward County Central Examining Board
• Miami Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Mechanical Contractor License Class A
• Master Mechanical Certificate of Competency
• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record

• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in installing, maintaining and operating a variety of air conditioning, heating or refrigeration equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of possible faults and effects in refrigeration systems and appliances and of standard specifications and devices and corrective measures.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes as they apply to air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical installations and appliances.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and operations at any stage of the installation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards.
The Examination
Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
Veteran's Preference: An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.
Additional Information
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background, which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions.
- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
Tobacco Affidavit: As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
Reasonable Accommodation: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average at least thirty (30) hours or more of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:
All regular part time employees who average at least 30 hours per week shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:

• up to seven (7) completed years 60 hours
• more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 84 hours
• more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 108 hours
• more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years 120 hours
• twenty (20) completed years and above 150 hours

After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager.
Not later than August 1st of each calendar year, an employee may elect to redeem up to a maximum of 40 hours of the unused annual (vacation) leave. Payment for such redemption to be made by or before September 10th following the redemption request.

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week are paid six (6) hours per holiday:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King,Jr.'s Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week accrue six hours (6) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive 12 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.

• Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. All regular part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.

• All regular part-time employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:

• 1 year of service 2%
• 3 years of service 3%
• 5 years of service 2%
• 7 years of service 3%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12 years of service 3%
• 15 years of service 4%

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per weekand families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City's health insurance plans. The biweekly rates are as follows:

Enrollment Tier
Medical OAP
Medical OAPIN
Employee Only
$110.08
$64.08
Employee +1
$274.76
$82.35
Employee + 2 or More
$538.41
$167.34

• Each employee and their dependents enrolled in the City's medical insurance plan shall have acc