What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector position at ARCXIS?
Company Description:
ARCXIS (Houston, Texas), is the largest provider of inspection, design, engineering, and quality assurance services for the U.S. residential construction industry. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS brings together hundreds of years of expertise and experience under a single brand serving builders in over half of the states spanning the continental United States.
The ARCXIS group of companies also includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC (Centennial, Colorado) and structural engineering firm United Structural Consultants (Houston, Texas). Both ABCO and USC service the multi-family, multi-use, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.
ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.
Position Overview:
Energy Inspector is needed to assist in home performance testing and to perform post-improvement inspections on homes that have been improved by home performance contractors. Our company is a growing energy efficient organization with many opportunities for advancement. We will pay for all training to obtain the valuable skills and knowledge required in this cutting edge industry. The Energy Inspector will complete the tasks to conduct, observe and assist building diagnostics on residential homes, develop reports, and various other tasks related to the home performance testing field.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducting blower door testing.
- Conducting combustion safety testing.
- Performing ventilation testing.
- Duct leakage testing.
- Preparing home performance reports, and recommendations.
- Performing infrared scanning.
- Meeting home owners and contractors to discuss building science of homes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Training will be provided by the company to receive BPI Building Analyst or RESNET Rater Field Inspector Certified.
- Capacity and desire to learn more about the industry
- Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to work on ladders and enter attics, basements, and other confined areas of a home.
- Good attitude and the ability to work on your own is a must.
- Valid Driver’s license, good driving record and reliable vehicle required.
- Basic computer and keyboard competency and familiarity with MS Word & MS Excel.
- Must be able to provide proof of past employment through background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- One or more years of residential construction or energy auditing experience OR 2-year degree in a related field.
- Basic knowledge and experience preferred with residential building science, residential energy efficiency, residential building construction
- BPI Building Analyst or RESNET Rater Field Inspector certifications
Benefits:
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401 (k) Plan with company matching options
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Paid Training
- Fuel card for business related travel and bi-weekly auto allowance
All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants at this time.
- Compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to location, skills, abilities, and experience.
