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MECHANICAL INSPECTOR - Range 22 / PLU

Posted: 03/24/2026

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MECHANICAL INSPECTOR - Range 22 / PLU

Salary

$44.06 - $46.25 Hourly

Location 

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2026-00198

Department

Development Services Department

Division

Building Inspection

Opening Date

03/24/2026

Closing Date

4/5/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

 

Job Information

 

Open to the general public, Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Development Services
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

  • Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Local union dispatched applicants
  • External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

 

Example of Duties

Inspects buildings and structures during construction and those undergoing alteration or repair and prepares related inspection reports. Assesses compliance with mechanical and plumbing codes and writes inspection reports about code issues found. Performs backflow assembly certification tests on new valve installations. Maintains accurate logs, files, reports and code reference materials. Responds to inquiries regarding various code issues. Attends and participates in meetings, training sessions, and technical seminars. Prepares correspondence relative to complaints, nuisance abatements and condemnations. Explains work necessary to correct violations in a manner understandable by contractors and the public. Assists with code abatement inspections and performs other duties as assigned. Position requires daily driving to visit inspection areas. Works effectively in the position by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, contractors and the public. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and four (4) years of experience in plumbing installation.

Must possess and/or obtain:
 

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

State of Alaska Plumber Certificate of Fitness at time of hire.
 
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of application.
 
Satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
 
Backflow Assembly Tester Certification within two (2) years of hire.
 
Plumbing Inspector Certification within two (2) years of hire.
 
Mechanical Inspector Certification within two (2) years of hire.
Health and Welfare benefits are supplied through the Union Health Benefit plan.
 
The Municipality of Anchorage offers a benefit package that includes employer paid Life Insurance, optional Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance; employer paid Long Term Disability insurance, optional Supplemental Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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