Property Maintenance Inspector

Salary: $40.15 - $51.59 Hourly
Location : Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Benefited (40 Hours)
Job Number: 2025-00155-KJ
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Central
Vacancies: 1
Address: City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
Posting Type: Open to the public

Position Summary

The Property Maintenance Inspector participates in multiple activities that contribute to the livability of rental housing in the community including, but not limited to, complete routine proactive property maintenance inspections, ensure compliance with all rental license requirements, respond to resident complaints, and complete outreach and educational activities with renters and rental property owners and managers, which includes door knocking at rental properties, as needed. Community engagement and relationship building with tenants, rental property owners and managers, neighbors, community leaders and others are key components to this position. Pending proper education and certifications, this position may be cross trained with other inspection staff within the department including building inspections, code enforcement, and public/environmental health to provide professional development opportunities and to meet the needs of the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine general rental housing inspections to verify compliance with state codes and city ordinances
• Respond to housing complaints regarding property maintenance, zoning, and nuisance code issues
• Ensure rental housing complies with all rental licensing requirements, including some property management requirements
• Prepare and distribute reports, letters, forms, handouts; conduct research and prepare recommendations relating to enforcement actions for supervisors and court proceedings; may be required to testify in city court actions
• Attend internal and external meetings with staff, property managers and owners to discuss common compliance issues, capital budgeting requirements, and city expectations relating to rental inspections program
• Maintain inspection and other property data to ensure proper tracking of documentation and workflow
• Conduct public education and outreach, policy and ordinance review. Involves participating in public meetings with key stakeholders including Safe Rental Home training with rental landlords/property managers. Also includes door knocking in collaboration with other staff
• Educate property owners and residents on code requirements; assist in finding solutions to code violations; investigate property maintenance complaints and resolve code issues with the public
• Participate in professional organizations, committees and boards for code development and city representation
• Perform other duties as assigned for division, department and organization

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Associate's degree in building inspection technologies, environmental health, or related area

AND

Experience
One (1) year of related experience

OR

Three (3) years' of highly-related experience to the duties of the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Licenses

• Current and valid driver's license
• ICC/AACE Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within one year of employment

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of city codes and ordinances, state statutes and federal regulations related to property maintenance
• Ability to handle difficult situation and difficult customers in a tactful and professional manner
• Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Package and various databases
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Building Inspection or Building Official Certification
• Previous experience working within the construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades
• Current certification as Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector or equivalent
• Five years' experience as a property maintenance inspector, housing inspector, code compliance, environmental health, building inspector or equivalent in a related field
• Advanced experience in computer databases, GIS systems and statistics
• Mediation or conflict resolution experience or certification
• Project management experience
• Community outreach and education experience
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Work Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy
• Full-time, non-union, non-exempt position; flexible work schedule to include a standard eight (8)-hour workday

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including but not limited to prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing
• Office environment and fieldwork; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions
• Ability to gain access to all areas within structures, such as roofs, elevators, crawl spaces, attics, rough terrain, etc.
• Regularly exposed to hazardous situations and conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 5-10 pounds occasionally
• High attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to handle or navigate difficult or emotionally charged interactions with individuals

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Medical Examination
After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical exam prior to employment. Applicants who do not consent to undergo any part of the medical exam will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Eligible List
The eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately sixty percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Additional Information

Resume Requested
To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume to their application to be considered for this position.

Anticipated Hiring Wage $40.15-43.42/hour, plus full-time benefit package

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at
Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.
01

Which level best describes your education in building inspection technologies, environmental health, or related area?

• No degree
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• Degree in unrelated field

02

Which level best describes your work experience as property maintenance inspector, housing inspector, building inspector or equivalent inspection experience in a related field?

• None to less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

03

Do you possess a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a Building Inspection Certificate or Building Official certification?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently certified as an ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector or equivalent in a related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Which level best describes your experience in conflict management or mediation?

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

07

Which level best describes your project management experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08

Are you knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software applications/programs?

• Yes
• No

09

Which level best describes your community outreach and education experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10

The City of Brooklyn Park is a diverse community. Please describe your experience and skill level in cross-cultural communication and experience in diverse communities.
11

Describe a time when you used good communication skills to resolve a conflict situation.
12

Describe how your skills and experience make you an ideal candidate for the Property Maintenance Inspector position.
13

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Lao
• None of the Above

14

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other

15

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.
Required Question

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