Position Type: Full-time or Part-Time

The Company and Who We Are:

Hi, my name is Raymond Overton. I am the founder and owner of Hawkeye Home Experts inc., Hawkeye Termite Inc. and Hawkeye Home Repair & Remodel LLC. Otherwise known by us as “Hawkeye Nation”

I started this company back in 2000 and was a single man shop until 2014 when I decided I wanted to create and build a real company and add more team members.

I have inspected more than 12,000 properties of all types, from small condos to large commercial buildings and everything in between, new and old.

I have built an excellent reputation in the community and am considered a Top Inspector in the area. Not bragging, just the truth. I have studied personal development and success principles since I was 23 years old and have accumulated a vast library. 

My best personal trait, the trait that has always helped me to succeed, is my hard work ethic and determination to get it done no matter what it takes. I know that if someone else can do it, I can do it too and I’ll prove it to you.

I am dedicated and invested in creating a Unique Company that reflects our values, helps people and gives us the lifestyle we desire. I am a people person and I know this company will only be successful if we have the right people, in the right seat, on the right bus. 

We have a great team already and are looking to add to it. If you are looking to make a change in your career path or maybe just want to move up and on to new and greater opportunities, we should talk about it.

Let's open the discussion by having you complete the application. Please attach any resume or other documents you may have and we will be in contact with you shortly.

We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer” and do not discriminate on Race, Creed, Gender or Sexual Preference. We love people of all colors, shapes and sizes. Really!! You just have to be able to perform the job duties required.

A typical day for our Home Inspectors: Ask yourself, is This for Me?

• Preparation and education on what you will be inspecting ahead of time by online research of the property to be inspected. 
• Setting clear expectations by letting the client and agent know what time you think you will be ready for the walk through review.
• Making sure you know what services you will be providing, who else will be present at the inspection, what other services are we providing that will not be done by you and making sure all your tools and equipment are ready to work.
• Getting clear on who you will be working for and why. Have you worked for the agent in the past or are they a new agent?
• Checking to make sure the inspection agreement is signed prior to the inspection starting.
• Make sure your uniform is clean and tidy and your vehicle is fueled up and clean.
• Make sure you give yourself ample time to be on the inspection on time. A little early is fine. 
• Make sure you will have enough time to complete your morning inspection and get to the afternoon inspection on time. If you need more time, let the agent and client know what time you intend to arrive. 
• Complete your inspection and any ancillary inspections and have the report mostly written on the handheld device at the inspection. This will be completed later most of the time but the majority will be complete at the inspection. We don’t want you writing reports at home when you are supposed to be present with family.
• Provide a detailed and thorough verbal review with the client and agent or whoever is present and needs to know. 
• Use proper personal skills in your verbal review. Review your findings in a non-scary manner without negative emotion. 
• Educate your client on their new home, where shut offs are located etc. Accentuate the positives you found and maybe some cool features. Also let them know what was not inspected and why.
• Do your second inspection in the same manner.
• There should be ample time to finish the report on your laptop or PC at a location of your choice. The reports are normally expected the same day but within 24 hrs with exception of fridays appts. These are normally delivered no later than Monday morning. If you don’t think you will be done on Friday, let the client and agents know what to expect. They may be on a tight timeline which requires you to finish.
• Handle any problems that may arise such as appliances not being accessible or operational. Areas that are not accessible.
• Provide follow up support and answer questions if needed. This is normally handled through admin but you may need to talk with clients, sellers, agents and contractors.
• Most inspections take about 3-4 hours which may or may not include drivetime. You should know what you will be up against for the day by proper preparation and investigation.
• A full time schedule is 10 inspections a week, two inspections a day for 5 days, Monday through Friday. This is open to change depending on your needs. Many Agents and Clients prefer evenings and weekends so they don’t have to take time off work. We don’t require anyone to work more than 5 days or after hours except to complete the report when needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be comfortable in tight spaces and walking roofs
• Ability to stay focused and follow a set pattern of inspecting
• Great personal skills when dealing with the public in a stressful and emotional environment
• Technically proficient on the computer. You don’t have to be an IT Tech but it’s a digital world and you need skills.
• Dedication to ongoing education. You will never know it all but continually gaining knowledge is key to our success.
• Comfortable in dirty and sometimes damp spaces with spiders and spider webs (Protective devices and clothing required and provided of course)
• Comfortable in speaking in front of a group of people and being assertive to take control of a situation when needed.
• Problem solving and investigative skills.
• Ability to work on your own and contribute to the overall team.
• Financially stable enough to live on reduced income during the training period which may take up to 90 days depending on your motivation and amount of time you can dedicate (Unless you are a seasoned and certified inspector already)
• Physically healthy and strong to be able to perform the required duties of a large amount of walking, climbing, kneeling and crawling GI Joe style under houses.

Experience and Skills Required:

• No inspection experience required. The right candidate will be fully trained and pass the “National Home Inspector Examination” (NHIE) prior to working alone.
• Ideally, we’re looking to hire someone that has some experience in inspecting and is already Certified in one of the professional organizations. This shortens the training period and provides more income than someone who has no experience. Like I said, we will get you all the training you need and pay you to do it.

What we provide:

• All training and memberships in a National Home Inspector Association 
• All inspection tools required to do what we do
• Computers, software and devices
• Company branded vehicle
• Continuing education costs and association dues
• An opportunity for upward and or lateral movement in the different divisions of “Hawkeye Nation”

Compensation and Benefits:

• Inspectors are paid a percentage of the inspection fee on a bi-weekly basis. If broken down into an hourly wage it would average over $40.00 hr.
• Additional compensation comes with the more skills you attain, (i.e. Sewer Scope, Drone, Pools/Spas, Mold Testing, Infrared) 
• Full time seasoned inspectors can earn over $100,000.00 a year
• A minimum, guaranteed, biweekly salary. (It naturally gets slower in the winter so this is the best time to take vacation time)
• Insurance benefit Stipend after 1 year of full time employment
• Paid vacation time after 1 year employment
• Very flexible schedule that you control (for the most part)
• Work with a Great Team on a Great Adventure “To See What It Will Make Of You” Jim Rhon

Thank you very much for your interest in joining our company. I look forward to reviewing your application and resume and will be in touch with you promptly.

Sincerely,

Raymond Overton, President