Property Maintenance Inspector

Salary : $54,350.40 - $94,827.20 Annually
Location : Grove City, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-8514
Department: Building
Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description and Qualifications

Do you have an eye for detail and a love for making sure our city is safe? The Building Division of the City of Grove City is currently seeking a Building Property Maintenance Inspector. The Building Property Maintenance Inspector, under the immediate supervision of the Chief Building Official is responsible for all aspects of enforcement of zoning, property management and sign codes. The incumbent assists in researching zoning request and is responsible for inspections and action on zoning violations that may include court appearances.
The Building Property Maintenance Inspector shall be chosen solely on the basis of their executive and administrative qualifications in the profession of code enforcement, as shown by the adequacy of their technical training and their successful experience in code enforcement. If you love problem-solving, providing guidance to homeowners, and making sure things are done right, we want you on our team The City of Grove City also provides opportunities for training, certification, and continuing education for those seeking to grow their expertise.
Qualifications:

• Has completed their secondary education (High School Diploma, GED or equivalent).
• Has proven ability in oral and written communications.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, state and federal authorities, civic leaders and the public in general.
• Has a combination of formal education and experience sufficient to equip the incumbent with a thorough knowledge of and experience in applying zoning and other codes to practical situation. Possession of an ICC Property Maintenance Certification or the ability to obtain such certification within one (1) year.
• Sufficient knowledge of the professional field to carry out a full range of varied responsibilities and discharge the accountability required of the Building Property Maintenance Inspector.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• The City of Grove City is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly used drugs, including marijuana.

Note to Applicants: This application contains questions designed to assess your readiness for the position of Building Property Maintenance Inspector. Your responses to the application questions will be scored by an independent Civil Service Test Administrator. Top-ranking candidates may be invited for interview.
Essential Functions of the Position

The Building Property Maintenance Inspector shall have the following duties under the immediate supervision of the Chief Building Official:

• Conducts the activities associated with administration, application and interpretation of the zoning and property maintenance ordinances of the city, maintaining records and files supporting such function and preparing reports on the status of such activities; Investigates property maintenance and zoning code violations allegations; Works with property owners or tenants to eradicate property maintenance or zoning code violations; Prepares documentation on violations for use in actions in county or local courts, notifies violators and testifies to such violations as required; Administers the grass cutting program for nuisance properties; Coordinates activities with the county health department and represents the interests of the City before the Environmental Court as appropriate.
• Maintains contact with City personnel/departments, the general public, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.
• Maintains required licensures and certification.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Obeys and promptly executes all orders of the Administrative Assistant.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated

The employee has exposure to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions, chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); ascends and/or descends stairs; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals; regularly required to lift, carry, push or pull objects 30 lbs or less.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered light work.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Motor vehicle, mobile phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification
Knowledge of City zoning/building code; code enforcement procedures; electrical codes; *City goals and objectives; *City policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; *safety practices and procedures; City certification/licensure requirements; building and zoning laws and/or regulations; public relations; community resources and services; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management. (*indicates developed after employment).
Skill in computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; apply management principles to solve agency problems; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; prepare and deliver presentations; train or instruct others; understand a variety of written and/or oral communications; read blueprints; *maintain records according to established procedures; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; develop and maintain effective working relationships; resolve complaints; travel to and gain access to work site. (*indicates developed after employment).
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. Possesses or ability to obtain an ICC Property Maintenance Certification within 1 year.
The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
C161 Non-uniformed full-time employees

The City of Grove City provides health, dental, vision and life insurance plans to all full-time employees as part of our employee benefit program.

The City offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 80% funding of the deductible.

2025 Insurance - HDHP with HSA

2025 City Funding Levels - $2640.00 (single) and $4000.00 (family)

Pursuant to Chapter 161.09, employees pay 15% of the monthly premium which equals $83.22/pay or $166.44/month for single coverage and $198.82/pay or $397.64/month for family coverage - all on a tax exempt basis.

HSA Wellness Incentive - $250.00 for each enrolled employee and spouse for participating in an annual bio-metric screening.
Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement
01

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Ohio driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any experience working for a City/Municipality?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess any ICC Property Maintenance Certification? If yes, what certifications?
05

What is the extent of your experience documenting and maintaining records of work performed?

• I have not performed this task while on the job
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

06

What is the extent of your work experience communicating with customers/residents?

• I have not performed this task
• I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
• I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
• I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job

07

Describe the extent of your experience working in the field of code compliance. Include where you gained this experience.
08

Describe the extent of your experience testifying in court. Include where you gained this experience.
09

Please describe a situation in your professional career that was unpleasant. When it was over what did you learn from the situation?
10

You are in a competitive group of applicants. What unique characteristics would you bring to this position?
Required Question

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