Home inspection job descriptions

Residential - Home Inspection - Chief Executive Officer

Company Name: [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE]

Department: Executive

Reports to: Owners or board of directors

Location: [INSERT LOCATION HERE]

1. Position Summary

You'll lead our residential inspection company. You decide which markets and services we add, protect the company's standing with real estate agents and clients, and lead the General Manager and CFO. The General Manager runs daily operations; you set direction, approve major spending, and own the response to serious claims.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set the company plan: new markets, added services such as radon, sewer scope or mold testing, and inspector hiring targets.
• Lead the General Manager, CFO and Marketing Manager, with clear yearly goals for each.
• Build relationships with brokerages, agent teams and relocation companies, within RESPA and [State] rules on referral fees and gifts.
• Approve pricing, the pre-inspection agreement and the company's report standards with legal counsel.

Residential - Home Inspection - Specialty Testing Technician

Company Name: [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE]

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: [INSERT LOCATION HERE]

1. Position Summary

You'll handle our add-on tests: radon, sewer scope and mold sampling. You set up and retrieve radon monitors, run a camera through sewer lines, and collect air and surface samples with careful chain of custody. Your accurate records give inspectors and clients valid results on time.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Place and retrieve continuous radon monitors under the protocol your state or certifying body requires, including closed-house conditions and placement rules.
• Note any sign of tampering, open windows or moved monitors at pickup, and record it on the test record.
• Run a camera through the main sewer line from an accessible cleanout, record the video, and note roots, cracks, offsets, sags and pipe material.
• Collect mold air samples with a calibrated pump, including an outdoor control sample, and take surface samples when the scope calls for them.

Residential - Home Inspection - Bookkeeper

Company Name: [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE]

Department: Administration

Reports to: [Finance Manager]

Location: [INSERT LOCATION HERE]

1. Position Summary

Serve as the key financial record keeper for our home inspection services, ensuring accurate processing of financial entries and timely reconciliation of accounts. Play a vital role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by effectively managing payables and receivables.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable operations effectively.
• Prepare detailed financial reports to support ongoing business decisions.

Residential - Home Inspection - Operations Manager

Company Name: [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE]

Department: Operations

Reports to: [Reports to]

Location: [INSERT LOCATION HERE]

1. Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing daily home inspection operations by strategically allocating crews, organizing job sites, and coordinating tasks to ensure efficient service delivery and maintain high-quality standards.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise home inspection crews to ensure timely and efficient service completion.
• Allocate resources and optimize job site organization to maximize productivity.
• Develop and implement operational policies to standardize processes and improve performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication and customer satisfaction.