Salary: $29.76 Hourly
Location : 78207, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00958
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing HVAC inspection work and enforcing compliance for new construction, remodeling, alterations, repairs, moving, or demolition of structures to ensure compliance with the City adopted building codes, zoning ordinances, and other related City ordinances. Exercises no supervision.

Work LocationDevelopment Services; 901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX (78204)

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

• Conducts inspections to ensure proposed construction conforms to the International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code and the Unified Development Code
• Discuss repairs, alterations, and new construction with owners and contractors; explains and interprets building codes and regulations.
• Issues verbal or written orders for correction of defects in materials, workmanship, and other violations of codes and ordinances.
• Documents inspection results and investigations in laptop or desktop computer using land development software.
• Responds to questions by phone pertaining to building related codes, zoning, and the Unified Development Code.
• Inspectional work requires communication by a variety of methods and may include sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing ladders of any height and may lift/carry up to 50 pounds at work sites.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Four (4) years of experience in the installation, service, repair, or inspection of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Must possess an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.
• Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Mechanical Inspector within one (1) year of employment.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code for Mechanical Inspector
• Knowledge of the International Energy Conservation Code for all inspectors
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of building construction
• Knowledge of basic architectural and engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering mathematics
• Skill in utilizing Architectural and Engineering scales and tools
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs
• Ability to learn the Unified Development Code of the City of San Antonio
• Ability to learn City Ordinances relating to zoning and building construction
• Ability to properly interpret and apply all applicable related codes
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations
• Working conditions are primarily in a field environment

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have in in the installation, service, repair, or inspection of heating and air conditioning equipment

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

07

Do you possess an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation?

• Yes
• No

08

I understand I must obtain the International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Building Inspector within one (1) year of employment.

• Agree
• Disagree

09

Select any of the following HVAC related items you have at least four (4) years of experience with:

• International Mechanical Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Energy Conservation Code
• Unified Development Code of the City of San Antonio
• City Ordinances
• Working with blue prints
• International Residential Code
• None of the above.

10

Describe a HVAC project you have worked on. What was your role? What were some of the challenges and how did you resolve them? If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".
11

Please describe the types of data you have experience enforcing compliance for new construction, remodeling, alterations, repairs, moving, or demolition of structures to ensure compliance. If you do not have experience answer, "n/a".
12

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question