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Glen M. Benedict

Residential Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer
Concord Township,OH

Summary

As a dedicated and detail-oriented Code Enforcement Officer, I focus on upholding building codes and regulations to promote safety and compliance within our communities. I excel in conducting comprehensive inspections, facilitating the issuance of citations, and working collaboratively with property owners to address and resolve any violations. My strong communication and problem-solving skills enable me to effectively educate the public on relevant codes and regulations. I strive to balance enforcement with a customer-service-oriented approach, aiming to foster positive outcomes for all parties involved.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Code Enforcement Officer

City Of Mentor
Mentor, OH
12.2017 - Current
  • Provide information to the public, contractors, developers, and homeowners regarding building, zoning, and property maintenance codes.
  • Conduct regular inspections of properties to ensure compliance with the Ohio Residential Code.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions to support legal proceedings and administrative hearings.
  • Meet with property owners, agents, and contractors to explain building codes.
  • Investigate complaints from residents regarding potential code violations, and take appropriate enforcement actions.
  • Per the city's rental program, conduct exterior and interior inspections of single-family and multi-family structures.
  • Educate property owners about local codes and ordinances, providing guidance on bringing their property into compliance.

Housing Inspector

Mentor On The Lake
Mentor On The Lake , OH
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Issued notices of violations to landlords or property owners who failed to meet code requirements.
  • Inspected all single-family and multi-family rental properties, which included structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
  • Developed corrective action plans with landlords or property owners to resolve code violations promptly.
  • Conducted follow-up inspections after the completion of corrective actions taken by property owners.
  • Inspected residential properties for compliance with building codes and local ordinances.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Enforced point-of-sale program for transfers of property. Conducting inspections, coordinating with owners, contractors, and title companies.
  • Maintain service and repair the city's infrastructure.
  • Performed concrete flat work, trench excavation to repair storm pipe, culvert pipe replacement, catch basin, and manhole adjustment and repairs.
  • Maintained city buildings, doing general maintenance and repairing electrical and plumbing systems.
  • Built pole barns and storage facilities.

Service Department

City of Solon
Solon , OH
11.2013 - 12.2015
  • Serviced and repaired the city's infrastructure.
  • Involved in road and sewer maintenance.
  • Operated various equipment, such as a grapple truck, dump trucks, wood chipper, leaf vacuum truck, front-end loaders, and skid steers.
  • Snow plowing

Teamster & Laborer

A&J Cement Contractors
Euclid, OH
01.2004 - 11.2013
  • Responsible for hauling various materials and heavy equipment to the job site.
  • Complete tear-out, setup, and replacement of roads overseen by engineering consultants to comply with approved plans.
  • Operated heavy equipment.
  • Excavated footings for commercial buildings.
  • Contracted with different cities to repair the main storm and sanitary lines, and replaced laterals on residential properties, which involved installing thousands of feet of drain tile and pipe.
  • Built and repaired catch basins, installed precast manholes, and headwalls.
  • Conducted proof rolls, undercuts, compaction, concrete, and soil testing.
  • Installed dowel bars, epoxy-coated baskets, hook bolts, chairs, and reinforcing wire.

Truck Driver & Laborer

Dobrzynski Concrete
Richmond Heights, OH
02.2002 - 01.2004
  • Installed residential concrete garage slabs, footings, driveways, patios, aprons, and sidewalks.
  • All aspects of basement waterproofing.
  • Supervised and coordinated construction projects.
  • Hauled material and heavy equipment to job sites.

Access Floor Installer

Precision Flooring Enterprises
Cleveland, OH
12.1999 - 01.2002
  • Installed access floor systems for computer rooms around the country in commercial buildings.
  • Assisted with installing electrical power, data, and telecommunication wiring.
  • Preparation and resurfacing of concrete.

Steel Worker

Cecil Construction
Florence , South Carolina
07.1998 - 12.1999
  • Erected steel frames for buildings, primarily for storage and manufacturing facilities.
  • Connect structural steel members with bolts, screws or other fastening devices. Installing steel columns, rafters, purlins, girts, insulation, steel siding, and roof.
  • Use overhead cranes or hoists to safely move large materials around the job site.

Education

GED -

Fairport Harding High School 11 Years
Fairport, OH

Skills

  • Knowledge of construction methods
  • Building inspection per the OBC
  • Ability to read blueprints, site plans, and surveys
  • Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records
  • Ability to interpret and explain ordinances and building codes
  • Make judgment decisions
  • Acute observational skills
  • Use basic computer software programs
  • Establish working relationships with the public
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Code Enforcement Officer

City Of Mentor
12.2017 - Current

Housing Inspector

Mentor On The Lake
12.2015 - 12.2017

Service Department

City of Solon
11.2013 - 12.2015

Teamster & Laborer

A&J Cement Contractors
01.2004 - 11.2013

Truck Driver & Laborer

Dobrzynski Concrete
02.2002 - 01.2004

Access Floor Installer

Precision Flooring Enterprises
12.1999 - 01.2002

Steel Worker

Cecil Construction
07.1998 - 12.1999

GED -

Fairport Harding High School 11 Years

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