John Chilcott

Senior building and construction professional with 45 years of combined experience in municipal building inspection, code enforcement, construction, facility operations and workforce supervision.

Active New York State Code Enforcement

Official and Building Safety Inspector certifications. Extensive experience conducting residential and commercial building and plumbing inspections, responding to public complaints, enforcing municipal codes, and overseeing large-scale facility maintenance operations. Seeking a part-time position of approximately 30 hours per week in building inspection, code enforcement, plan/permit review, construction inspection or related consulting.

Senior Inspector at Village of Mineola Building Department (2006-01 – 2026-05)

• Conduct building and plumbing inspections for residential and commercial properties to evaluate compliance with applicable municipal codes and requirements.
• Investigate and respond to complaints from residents, property owners and other members of the public; communicate findings and required corrective actions.
• Apply extensive construction knowledge and code-enforcement experience to identify violations and support safe, compliant building conditions.

General Foreman at Belmont Race Track (1986-01 – 2003-12)

• Managed a department of approximately 60 employees responsible for daily maintenance and operating procedures throughout the racetrack facilities.
• Oversaw building and facility maintenance activities in a large, complex public venue, coordinating personnel and day-to-day operational needs.
• Provided hands-on construction and building-management leadership developed over decades in the building trades and facilities environment.

High school graduate

Some college