Home inspector/trainee

Home Inspector (Trainee or Experienced) — Grow With a Purpose-Driven Team

Are you someone who takes pride in your work, learns fast, and thrives on delivering real value to others? Do you enjoy solving problems, being out in the field, and making a difference in people’s biggest investment—their home?

At Precision Home Inspection, we’re not just inspecting homes—we’re educating families and helping real estate professionals build trust with their clients. We blend technology, training, and a passion for excellence to deliver a home inspection experience that’s second to none.

We’re growing fast and looking for the right person—someone who is hungry to learn, humble in how they work with others, and smart in how they interact with clients and teammates.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing experience to the table, we’ve built a clear path to success:

• Learn and master the craft of home inspection
• Deliver high-quality, easy-to-understand reports within 24 hours
• Communicate clearly with clients and agents
• Continue developing your skills with support from a seasoned team

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Entry-Level Requirements (No Experience Needed):

If you’re newer to the trade, here’s what we look for:

• A growth mindset—you take ownership and stay curious
• Solid communication skills and attention to detail
• Integrity, work ethic, and the ability to work unsupervised
• Comfort with physical work (roofs, crawlspaces, attics, weather)
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background and driving checks

We fully train you in-house. Expect a hands-on process that typically takes 45–90 days (but it depends on you). We invest in you with paid training, licensing support, and real-world field learning.

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Experienced Inspectors:

Already certified or licensed? Fantastic. You’ll hit the ground running with 10+ inspections a week. Experience with Spectora software and familiarity with New York State licensing is a big plus.

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What We Offer:

Training + Career Path: Start strong with full training and grow into specialized services (radon, sewer, mold, commercial).

• Earning Potential:
• Entry-level: $45,000–$48,000 in your first year (with total comp package valued over $70K)
• Experienced: $55,000–$80,000+ depending on inspections/week
• Flexible Scheduling: We’ll work with you to hit 40 hours your way.
• Performance Bonuses: Up to $3,000 annually for hitting targets.
• Paid Time Off: After 6 months, earn one week your first year.
• Retirement Matching: Up to 3% into a Simple IRA.
• Travel Opportunities: Attend national training events and certifications.
• Full Equipment Provided: We supply everything you need—tools, technology, uniforms, phones, scopes, and more.
• W-2 Employment: You’re fully covered with workers’ comp and unemployment benefits.

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Licensing Requirements:

Before becoming a full-time inspector, you’ll need:

• InterNACHI CPI certification (we’ll pay for it)
• National Home Inspector Exam (we cover 2 attempts + study materials)

We’ll guide you through this process every step of the way.

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Commonly asked questions;

Is this like a job where you step into your role from day one? No, you have to complete a series of pre-requirements before you enter a paid apprentice status. This can take a number of months depending on how much time you can put towards this. We are seeing 45 days to 6 months or more.

• Earn your Certified Professional Inspector designation from InterNACHI found here
• We will cover this cost.
• You will have to pass the National Home Inspector Exam found here or NYS Home Inspector Exam
• This has a high failure rate and you may have to take it more than once. The national average is about 55% of people pass the first time through.
• We will pay for 2 attempts and some practice tests at the NAHE website.

Once you complete the NACHI CPI and Pass the Home Inspector Exam. You are eligible to start work full-time in a paid status with us as an apprentice.

Do you offer health insurance? No, not at this time.

Is there pay while in training as an apprentice? Yes, generally $15.50 per hour and this is negotiable depending on the skills you are bringing to the company.

How long is the training? This varies greatly due to people having construction backgrounds verses those that don’t. We’ve had people get out inspecting in 60 days and others take 6 months or longer.

Be sure to visit our mission, vision, and values page on our website.

Growing with our company

We are investing in our inspectors further with the following;

• Wood Destroying Insect reports
• Radon Licensing
• Sewer Scoping
• Commercial inspections CCPIA.ORG (must be a Certified Master Inspector to move to these positions)
• Mold Testing
• Dye Testing / Septic Inspections

And More!

Ready to Join a Team That Pushes for More?

Send your resume and a short note on why you’d be a great fit to: [email protected]

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to bring your skills to a higher level, we want to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $33.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person