A Brief Overview

The Facilities & Community Asset Safety Inspector supports a multi-site portfolio of community assets, recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds, amenity spaces, buildings, and common areas by conducting inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, condition evaluations, and compliance reviews. The inspector serves as a subject matter expert in identifying safety hazards, operational deficiencies, maintenance concerns, and regulatory compliance issues across community infrastructure and amenities. Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Director and for all common areas, facilities and equipment, this position evaluates facility conditions, documents deficiencies, develops corrective action recommendations, assists with capital planning efforts, and supports organizational risk management initiatives. The role helps protect residents, guests, employees, and visitors while promoting safe, functional, and well-maintained communities.

What you will do

• Conducts comprehensive inspections of community assets, including playgrounds, parks, recreation facilities, clubhouses, swimming pools, splash pads, fitness centers, sports courts, walking paths, parking areas, exterior building components, and common areas.
• Evaluates facilities for safety hazards, code compliance concerns, maintenance deficiencies, accessibility issues, and operational risks.
• Performs routine, special-purpose, post-construction, and incident-driven inspections.
• Assesses facility structures, site amenities, equipment, signage, fencing, lighting, drainage systems, hardscape components, and infrastructure systems for integrity and functionality.
• Identifies trip hazards, slip and fall risks, structural concerns, deteriorated assets, vandalism, security vulnerabilities, and life-safety deficiencies.
• Conducts risk assessments and prioritizes corrective actions based on severity, probability, exposure, and potential organizational impact.
• Reviews contractor work, capital improvement projects, and newly installed assets to ensure compliance with specifications and safety requirements.
• Investigates incidents, property damage, injuries, resident complaints, and safety concerns and prepares reports as appropriate.
• Supports reserve studies, capital planning, asset lifecycle management, and replacement forecasting.
• Develops and maintains inspection standards, procedures, and documentation protocols.
• Provides training and guidance to operations, maintenance, and community management staff regarding safety and risk mitigation practices.
• Reviews plans, specifications, inspections, and maintenance records to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitors compliance with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required minimum education required.
• Associate's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Construction Management, Safety, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management, Safety Management, Engineering, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in playground inspection, parks maintenance, facility management, risk management, safety compliance, construction, engineering, or related fields required.
• A minimum of 5 years experience conducting playground audits, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance inspections preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of playground safety principles and risk management practices.
• Extensive understanding of ASTM playground standards and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements relating to playgrounds and recreational facilities.
• Ability to identify equipment defects, structural deficiencies, and hazardous conditions.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prepare detailed and professional inspection reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, inspection software, and database applications.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments across multiple sites and projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel extensively between locations.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, and access playground equipment during inspections.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification required.
• DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State required.

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $90,000 - $107,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.