Washington Township police chief completes building inspector course”It helps save human life and property,” Smith said. “It brings Pennsylvania to the forefront when it comes to demanding safety.”
In addition, the building code has opened up a brand new job market. “This is a tremendous opportunity for displaced mineworkers, steelworkers or factory workers who have lost their jobs,” Smith said.
For $1,500 plus the cost of books and materials, an individual can be well on their way to becoming a certified building inspector. Smith said depending on the community, a certified building inspector can earn anywhere from $18 to $35 an hour.
“There are 16 people in class right now. Ten have been offered jobs and some guys have not even passed their certification yet,”
For Monack, becoming a certified building inspector means that he will have a supplemental income when he retires from the police department and it provides Washington Township with an in-house inspector.
“It will save the taxpayers money because the township won’t have to contract these services out,” Monack said.
For more information on the Building Inspector Training Program at Cal U call 724-873-2760.