Weatherization/Energy Services Home Energy Auditor

Join the nation’s longest-running and largest energy conservation program. Click here (https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/about-weatherization-assistance-program) to learn more about Weatherization Assistance across the US. Our Weatherization/Energy Services team is hiring an experienced installer or trades person to conduct comprehensive home energy assessments, prepare cost estimates, and develop work scopes for crews to follow. Responsibilities include:

+ Performing visual observations and diagnostic testing from attic to basement

+ Utilizing computer software to determine necessary energy-saving and health/safety measures

+ Educating clients on energy conservation

+ Completing work on client homes as needed to meet production goals

Benefits:

+ Year-round work

+ 40 hours/week: optional 4-day (7:00 am - 5:30 pm) or 5-day (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) work schedule

+ Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick)

+ Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits

+ 403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching contributions

Education/Training Requirements:

HS Diploma or GED; two-year technical degree, or five years construction and/or weatherization experience; HVAC experience preferred; basic knowledge of computers required; relevant knowledge of standard construction practices as they apply to energy conservation; obtain certifications as required (generally within 18 months of hire or establishment of new requirement); and valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license

Expected Skills:

Technical and service skills required by duties; client service orientation; accountability for results; teamwork; adaptability; reliability; aptitude to effectively evaluate all systems in a home (i.e. HVAC system, insulation levels in walls and attics, mechanical ventilation, structural integrity, electrical, plumbing etc.) and identify any of their deficiencies; test-taking skills to enable passage of written tests to obtain program-required certifications; ability to think outside the box when evaluating a home and determining what work can be performed while meeting program standards

Work Environment and Abilities:

Work with tools, materials, and equipment typical in-home repair and weatherization; requires strenuous work inside and outside clients' dwellings in all types of weather conditions; frequent physical exertion, including lifting heavy loads, twisting, bending, climbing ladders, working at heights; need to practice safety procedures to prevent exposure to hazards encountered at worksites; must be able to pass occupational physical exams (DOT and respirator fit test) upon hire

Pay Range Guide:

+ Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements

+ Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)