JOB SUMMARY
This position conducts all on-site inspections pursuant to UPCS protocol guidelines and all other inspections required by HUD program guidelines.
REPORTS TO: Property Manager
SUPERVISES: None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Conducts all inspections pursuant to UPCS protocol guidelines and all other inspections required by program guidelines.
Conducts housekeeping inspections quarterly/annually as directed.
Conducts building, building systems, common area, site and unit inspections per UPCS protocol.
Follows UPCS inspection protocol procedures as established by Orion.
Records conditions on paper inspection forms approved by the agency and handhelds if they are utilized. Documents damages with digital cameras following the operating procedures established.
Issues resident notices for initial inspections and re-inspections and notifications of damages as established in the annual agency operating plan.
Files inspection notices, inspections with fail notices, resident damage letters and pictures of damages in the resident files.
Conducts UPCS/Housekeeping re-inspections as required.
Completes all reports accurately as required by Program requirements.
Coordinates the scheduling of inspections and re-inspections with the Manager.
Maintains summary reports and/or spreadsheets of completed and pending inspections and re-inspections.
Compiles schedules of annual inspections for the upcoming year by December 15th of each year with the Manager.
EXPERIENCE OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
A minimum of six months of experience in residential inspection, preferably for a PHA and/or a Section 8 program.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy material/appliances/equipment), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking rooftops.
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small, motorized equipment (i.e. repetitive hand/wrist, griping and elbow motion). Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth perception for proper operation and repairs machines, wiring, and equipment.
TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
Must be able to read and write in English at intermediate level to read diagrams, meters, instructions, write reports, etc. Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and plans. Deals with standardized situations from standard procedures. Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
Will be exposed on a regular basis to the outdoor environment (heat, cold, damp, rain, etc.). May also have moderate exposure to injuries (i.e. chemicals, machinery, lifting, tools, tripping, falling, etc.). Will be exposed to some level of noise when using power tools. Hazards can be avoided with proper lifting techniques, MSDS, general safety training and wearing safety equipment.
Must have the flexibility to work overtime to prepare for inspections and/or re-inspections.
Will always follow “safety first” rule and will not perform duties unless wearing appropriate safety equipment. Must maintain a valid driver’s license during employment.
