Building Performance Field Tech
Based in or around Charleston. Company vehicle and equipment provided – start and stop from home.
About the role
Southern Energy Management (SEM) is seeking a Home Performance Field Technician to perform visual inspections, diagnostic testing, collecting field data, and verifying single-family homes to various energy and green certifications such as Energy Star, NGBS, LEED for Homes, and more. SEM is a mission-driven certified B Corp committed to leading the change by using business as a force for good and was named INC Best Place to Work. This role offers the opportunity to bring your passion for sustainability and clean energy to work while valuing the employment of local community members and seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and climate justice.
Responsibilities
- Inspect new residential buildings for code compliance and energy-efficient construction features including framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC.
- Perform diagnostic testing for whole-house air leakage and duct leakage in new homes to calculate energy efficiency performance.
- Communicate directly with home builders and trades to help them meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
- Accurate, real-time entry of field data into energy modeling software.
Requirements
- Fast and accurate data entry.
- Computer and software skills: Technical proficiency and basic computer skills are a must. Experience with iOS, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and energy modeling software is preferred.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for 100 feet unassisted.
- Ability to work outdoors, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces, and attics.
- Minimum 3 years of licensed driving experience (5+ preferred).
- Driving record that meets our insurance criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10 certification.
- HERS Rater, RFI, and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation.
- High-performance residential construction experience (BPI, RESNET).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
Pay
$18 - $24 per hour (full-time or part-time options available).