BUILDING MECHANICAL INSPECTOR (9) - 4251 (REVISED 7-29-25)

ANNUAL SALARY : $114,150 to $127,242

NOTE

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Building Mechanical Inspector inspects residential construction of two dwelling units or less, accessory buildings, signs and swimming pools to secure conformance to zoning ordinances, building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and approved plans, specifications and standards; investigates all complaints and alleged code violations on all buildings; conducts surveys to identify blight, deterioration, and substandard conditions; issues appropriate orders to comply and citations; and assists in training other inspection employees as required.

• Four years of full-time paid experience as a building, construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, housing, or combined inspector for or on behalf of a governmental agency engaged in general residential construction;

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PROCESS NOTES

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. Applications submitted before the start of the filing period will not be accepted. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lacity

NOTE

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below :

Filing Period 1 : From FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 to THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

Filing Period 2 : From FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2027 to THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2027

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filling periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the multiple-choice test in the following order : 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

Examination Weight : Multiple-choice Test - 100%

The examination will consist entirely of a multiple-choice test. In the multiple-choice test, candidates may be examined on the following competencies : Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Safety Focus; Customer Service; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : symbols used in the building trades; approved building materials and equipment; proper methods of installation; terminology and materials used in the building trades; the Los Angeles Residential Building Code; the National Electrical Code; the Los Angeles City Plumbing Code; the Los Angeles City Zoning Code; the Los Angeles City Mechanical (Heating and Refrigeration) Code; the Los Angeles City Building Code; and the Los Angeles City Green Code; the ability to : work from plans while on a job site; perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages); read street maps; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time as instructed will not be considered further in this examination.

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 and MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026.

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2027 and MONDAY, JULY 12, 2027.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to

https : / / per.lacity.org / jobs / job-analyses.cfm

and clicking on Competencies under Building Mechanical Inspector.

FAQs for on-line testing is available at https : / / per.lacity.org / faqs / employment-testing-process.html . Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

NOTES

Notice

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to :

http : / / per.lacity.org / index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess

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