Salary: $20.53 Hourly
Location : 280 E. Broad St., 3rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, OH
Job Type: Full-time, Regular, Classified
Job Number: 1006924675
Agency: Office on Aging
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Typical Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Probationary Period: 120 Days
Classification Purpose
The primary purpose of the Home Repair Inspector classification is to assess homes through the county's safe home repair/modification program. This program promotes senior citizens' ability to live independently in their own homes in a safe and healthy environment.
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Job Duties
Coordinate referral of new clients based on their needs and oversee compliance with departmental policy and procedures. Review, process or prepare paperwork to determine eligibility of clients. Liaison with the contractor for bid proposals and determine priority and necessity of covered repairs. Implement schedule of repairs using the order system. Phone/fax work orders to assigned contractors. Inform the client of the name of the contractor who will be performing the work and ensure maintenance expenses are necessary and reasonable. Perform on-site reviews and take pictures of the site before and after the work is completed.
Interview new clients to determine what other related resources that could provide them with safe housing programs. Provide both written and oral communication to the clients to ensure required inspections are performed (e.g., safety, structure, proper heating, home repairs, protection control against vandalism, etc.) to promote independent living.
Perform variety of administration and/or record maintenance tasks (e.g., client case records, case notes, home repair agreements, pictures, contractor correspondence, forms, etc.). Submit specifications for bid process for jobs requiring a bid. Monitor bids awarded and complete quality control. Resolve client concerns or complaints.
These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational/technical training in office administration and three (3) years of experience administering social programs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Requirements
Requires a valid Ohio Driver's license.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None required.
Join Franklin County Board of Commissioners today and receive the following benefits:
- Extensive health benefits for all full-time permanent employees.
- Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees.
- Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year.
- A 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.
- Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare.
See more information regarding our benefits we provide at https://hr-boc.franklincountyohio.gov/