Housing Safety and Compliance Inspector

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule: Full-time, daylight hours, with flexibility based on workload and inspection schedules

Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Help make affordable housing safer and more welcoming

Do you notice the details that help make a home safe, comfortable, and accessible? As a Housing Safety and Compliance Inspector, you’ll visit apartment communities throughout western Pennsylvania, identify housing concerns, and help ensure homes meet applicable safety, sanitation, and accessibility standards.

Your work will support older adults and people receiving housing assistance. If you have experience in property maintenance, affordable housing, inspections, building systems, or housing programs—or are ready to grow your knowledge in these areas—this role offers meaningful work, a flexible daylight schedule, and opportunities for training and mentorship.

What you’ll do

• Inspect housing and identify conditions affecting safety, sanitation, accessibility, or compliance.
• Clearly document physical deficiencies and communicate findings to the appropriate team members.
• Work professionally with residents, housing partners, and colleagues.
• Apply relevant housing standards and requirements, with training and guidance as needed.
• Travel regularly to communities throughout western Pennsylvania.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong observation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and document findings clearly.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for regular travel throughout western Pennsylvania.

Knowledge of HUD NSPIRE standards, affordable housing, HOPWA, building systems, property maintenance, Fair Housing, accessibility requirements, or local housing codes is a plus. Candidates who are still developing experience in these areas should be willing and able to build knowledge and proficiency within one year of hire.

Benefits and growth opportunities

• Earned wage access: Access up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
• Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability coverage: Employer-paid short-term disability and company-paid life insurance for full-time team members.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Additional perks: Free parking, employee referral bonuses, pet insurance, and renter’s insurance.
• Person-centered onboarding to help you get started.
• Apprenticeships and mentorship to build your knowledge of HUD housing and inspection standards with guidance from experienced leaders.