How to hire a construction and maintenance inspector

How to hire a construction and maintenance inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step construction and maintenance inspector hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a construction and maintenance inspector job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction and maintenance inspector
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The construction and maintenance inspector hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a construction and maintenance inspector to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a construction and maintenance inspector that fits the bill.

   This list presents construction and maintenance inspector salaries for various positions.

   Type of Construction And Maintenance Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   Construction And Maintenance Inspector	Construction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.	$14-24
   General Foreman	Using their knowledge and expertise of all construction disciplines, a general foreman plans and oversees operations within a construction site to ensure that everything is running smoothly. They are typically in charge of conducting regular inspections, coordinating with engineers and architects, managing the budget and expenditures, supervising workers, and ensuring that the project moves according to the desired time frame... Show more	$17-29
   Electrical Foreman	An electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • General Maintenance
   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Ventilation
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Construction Maintenance
   • Drywall Repair
   • Excavations
   • Building Maintenance
   • Light Fixtures
   • Snow Removal
   • Construction Projects
   • Mowing
   • Remodel

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and decide all remodel activities.
   • Finish basements, HVAC experience and installation.
   • Provide remodel, construction and basic maintenance as requested.
   • Read highway blueprints and interpret right of way and sub-grade plumbing.
   • Fence installs and repairs, grind maintenance, plumbing installs and water line/irrigation repairs.
   • Disassemble devices to gain proper access to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, handtools and power tools.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your construction and maintenance inspector job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A construction and maintenance inspector salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, construction and maintenance inspectors' average salary in kentucky is 48% less than in montana.
   • Seniority. Entry-level construction and maintenance inspectors earn 40% less than senior-level construction and maintenance inspectors.
   • Certifications. A construction and maintenance inspector with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a construction and maintenance inspector's salary.

   Average construction and maintenance inspector salary

   $39,639yearly

   $19.06 hourly rate

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   Entry-level construction and maintenance inspector salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average construction and maintenance inspector salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$43,855	$21
   2	Connecticut	$43,431	$21
   3	Florida	$37,334	$18
   4	Nebraska	$36,914	$18
   5	Oklahoma	$29,862	$14
   6	Kentucky	$28,126	$14

   Average construction and maintenance inspector salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Turlock Irrigation District	$55,908	$26.88
   2	ONE Gas	$52,006	$25.00	6
   3	Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County	$40,460	$19.45
   4	Florida Dept. of Health	$37,883	$18.21
   5	Texas Department of Transportation	$37,713	$18.13	1
   6	State Of Florida	$37,559	$18.06	122
   7	My Florida Regional Mls	$37,195	$17.88
   8	Florida Department of Transportation	$36,800	$17.69
   9	Solano County Office Education	$34,934	$16.80

4. Writing a construction and maintenance inspector job description

   A construction and maintenance inspector job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a construction and maintenance inspector job description:

   Construction and maintenance inspector job description example

   Purpose
   
   This position inspects existing construction for rehabilitation requirements including housing code violations.
   
   Essential Job Functions
   
   * Interfaces with project management on capital improvement projects; works with annual and bid contractors on scheduling, inspections, change order negotiations, quantities verification, and contractor payment processing.
   * Maintains journal of daily project activities, prepares updated status reports; maintains documentation and identifies potential legal concerns.
   * Enforces construction plans and specification requirements; records prior conditions, work in progress, and completed projects with still camera.
   * Reviews construction plans and specifications for private development, requests necessary revisions to ensure code compliance; maintains copy of plans on file and enters data into computer plan review database to log approvals, revisions, and inspection reports.
   * Attends site review team meetings, attends pre-construction meetings; conducts interim inspections of jobsites; conducts final inspections and utility warrant inspections.
   * Receives, investigates, and resolves residents' complaints and requests for information; approves right-of-way permits.
   * Generates maps and reports; edits and updates specifications; updates and creates construction details.
   * Uses surveying equipment to check, grade, slope elevation and stationing.
   * Enforce compliance of codes and ordinances through in-person inspection visits and issue stop work orders (if necessary)
   * Interpret and enforce installation per approved plans
   * Inspect and document ADA infrastructure construction in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements and guidelines, including site prep and concrete form checks, post-construction slope measurements.
   * Enforce erosion/sediment control that impacts the City right-of-way through best management practices.
   * Maintain customer service through such actions as checking complaints/service request, responding promptly to emails/letters, interacting with other departments and employees, undertaking special site visits on request.
   * Participates in after-hours emergency response operations.
   * Performs other related duties as assigned.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by additional college or vocational training in civil engineering, surveying or construction standards with two (2) years of experience in building construction, construction technology, engineering, or related field.
   
   Requires additional specialized training and certification for assigned department within (1) year of employment.
   
   Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
   
   Additional Requirements
   
   Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; andverification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
   
   Additional Information
   
   * Knowledge of department capital improvement project procedures.
   * Knowledge of construction detail specifications, contracts, and inspections.
   * Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
   * Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
   * Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
   * Skill in production of maps and other geographic data reports.
   * Skill in the use of surveying equipment.
   * Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
   * Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
   * Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
   * Skill in oral and written communication.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right construction and maintenance inspector for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your construction and maintenance inspector job on Zippia to find and recruit construction and maintenance inspector candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting construction and maintenance inspectors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new construction and maintenance inspector

   Once you've found the construction and maintenance inspector candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new construction and maintenance inspector. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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