Professional Home Inspector - Public Institutions - SCA
Chicago, IL 
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Job Description
An Inspector examines any of a variety of goods, services or operations for conformity to established quality, health, safety, legal, business, ethical or other standards, by performing any combination of the following duties: examines raw materials for quality and manufactured items for defects and for conformance to specifications, visually and using sample models and instruments, such as scales, gauges, templates, calipers, and micrometers; verifies that established standards are maintained relative to such matters as food-growing, processing and marketing, product, packaging, storage and transportation methods, building and facilities and business practices, operations and services. The Inspector affixes seals or tags to approved items, issues or revokes licenses and permits or ascertains that licenses and permits have been obtained and are displayed, confers with officials, interprets regulations and codes, and assists establishments in altering methods and practices to meet established standards. Investigates complaints' and violations, prepares reports of findings and action taken or recommended, files charges and testifies in court, recommends changes in standards, administrative procedures, facilities, methods, and practices.

We are currently seeking a Professional Home Inspector to join our Public Institutions Group. You will be expected to perform independent home inspections as part of a larger team completing home inspections across Army installations throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe.
We are looking for a detail-oriented person who is a good communicator, connects with people, is comfortable with change, and is willing to learn and adapt to an ever-changing industry that continually requires higher levels of competencies. Attention to detail is critical as is the ability to communicate very well both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities:
Perform residential home inspections using proprietary reporting software on a mobile electronic device
Home inspections will follow a project specific criterion including interior and exterior visual evaluations
Evaluate the home deficiencies including, but not limited to site issues, building materials and the conditions, health and human safety items, physical and structural conditions
Evaluate buildings systems for age and condition
Provide photographic documentation of equipment tags, site and building features, and document observations
Communicate clearly and openly with on-site managers
Communicate clearly and appropriately with tenants
Travel required by car and possibly by plane, all visual inspections are in person; expect to travel for weeks back-to-back to a designated installation
There are no management duties in this position

Position Qualifications:
InterNACHI certified home inspector or
Licensed Home Inspector in one or more of the following states:Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
North Carolina
New Jersey
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington


Working knowledge of current building codes and their applicability to home inspections is a must
United States citizenship required
Ability to pass Army military base security vetting required
Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screening
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle required
At least 2 years' experience performing home inspections preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to use a tablet/iPad in the field

Physical Demands:
Must be able to walk, stretch, reach, and climb stairs
Must be able to climb a ladder when necessary
Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch
Must be able to open and close doors and windows
Must be visually able to observe details and deficiencies, sometimes in low light
Must be able to stand/be on your feet for up to eight (8) hours a day
Must be able to enter confined spaces to observe equipment


About Public Institutions: Jones Lang LaSalle's Public Institutions group identifies and implements strategies that allow public sector organizations to fully leverage their real property in close alignment with their organizational missions. Projects vary greatly in subject and complexity - the group's areas of expertise include:
Real estate strategy
Highest and best use studies
Financial and strategic feasibility analysis
Master planning
Development advisory and oversight, including large-scale, mixed-used development and re- development
Transaction Management (Acquisitions/Dispositions/Sale-Leaseback/Enhanced-Use Leasing)
Analysis of financing / ownership structures
Asset and portfolio management
Public-private partnerships
Energy savings / sustainability efforts
PI employs more than 1000 professionals in locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with a proven track record of success conducting work for more than 200 government and higher education clients.

JLL is an equal opportunity employer.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

 

Job Summary
Company
JLL
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2+ years
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