Building Inspector
City of La Porte, Texas · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- La Porte, Texas, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- $26–$33 per hour
- 1+ years
Utilize construction experience and construction code knowledge to perform a variety of building inspection duties at various stages of construction, alteration and repair; to enforce all related codes and zoning ordinances; to provide assistance to the public on building plans and specifications.
Compensation
Hourly: Min $26.178 - Mid $32.722
Responsibilities
- Assist the Supervisors in the coordination of daily inspection activities and daily code enforcement activities
- Work front counter, issue permits
- Make field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations
- Inspect foundation, framing, plumbing, heating, and electrical installations
- Examine and checking approval of building plans for compliance with adopted applicable codes and ordinances
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- college level courses related to building inspection
- Nice to have: Texas Plumbing Inspector's License
- Nice to have: ICC Residential Inspection Certificates