Housing Inspector - Backup Mechanical
Department: Community and Economic Development: Inspections
Department Head: Nicole Hofert, Deputy City Manager
Date Posted: 07/30/2026
Date Closing: 08/24/2026
Wage: $34.03-$41.19 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Wyoming is
seeking a Housing Inspector to join the building inspections department. The
Housing Inspector position performs detailed technical and specialized
inspection work involving the enforcement of City codes that regulate the
health and safety of properties, building construction and zoning to ensure
compliance with established standards, ordinances, codes, rules, and
regulations. In this role, you will perform field inspections, interpret and
enforce municipal adopted codes related to rental inspections.
Duties include, but are not
limited to responding to public inquiries, processing field inspections,
identifying code violations, preparing correspondence, reports, and
completing other office work as necessary. The ability to learn and
efficiently utilize electronic field tablet technology is
required. Qualified candidates must have good powers of observation, be
able to work under pressure, have excellent customer service, verbal and
written communication skills, exercise independent judgment, and have the
ability to maintain a positive attitude in all circumstances. The ability
to traverse difficult terrain and work in inclement weather conditions is
required.
Applicants must be
registered or qualified for registration as a mechanical inspector and mechanical
plan reviewer with the state of Michigan. Requirements can be found in Part 10
of Public Act 407 (Skilled Trades Act) and Skilled Trades Regulation Rules.
Bilingual skills are helpful but not required. Approximately 60% of
the work performed will be related to rental inspections and 40% of the work
performed will be related to mechanical inspections.
This position offers a
generous employee benefits package:
- Four-day work week (Monday – Thursday), 38 hours per
week (full-time)
- Paid leave time includes holidays, sick, vacation,
and personal days
- 12% employer-paid retirement package which includes
a defined contribution and post-employment health plan
- Comprehensive health insurance with no deductible
- Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employer commitment to education, training, and
development.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Program
Wyoming is a vibrant,
diverse community covering 25 square miles on the southwest side of Grand
Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities such as
a presidential museum, art and children's museums, symphony, ballet, and theater,
the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team and High-A baseball team, farmers
markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails,
beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan,
outdoor recreational opportunities abound.
Consider joining the hard
working, fun, and supportive environment at the City of Wyoming! We're looking
for you!
Should an applicant need
any disability related accommodations or other consideration in the application
process, please notify our human resources department upon submittal of
application by email at hr_fax@wyomingmi.gov.