Building Inspection Assistant I - 8 Posts at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

• Diploma in engineering, architecture, or building inspection technology.
• Proven work experience as a Building Inspector.
• Knowledge of construction design techniques.
• Knowledge of construction materials, plumbing, electrical systems, heating systems, and sewerage systems.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• Ability to make difficult decisions.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction designs.
• A good eye for detail quickly spots safety and structural issues.

Job Description

• Required to conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Required to issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
• Reviewing blueprints and building plans.
• Checking foundation depth and the strength of construction materials.
• Inspecting the building structure, plumbing, electrical, sewerage, and heating systems for safety and specification compliance.
• Maintaining daily construction logs and ensuring that the construction site adheres to all safety codes.
• Measuring dimensions to verify alignment, elevation, and leveling of the building.
• Issuing of violation notices and stop-work orders.
• Signing and issuing construction and occupation permits.