Building Performance Field Tech

Based in or around The Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). Company vehicle and equipment provided – start and stop from home.

About the role

Southern Energy Management (SEM) is seeking a full-time 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.

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 licensed driving experience (5+ preferred)
• Driving record that meets our insurance criteria (Candidates with 3-5 years of licensed driving experience will be considered based on insurance approval)

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification
• HERS Rater, RFI and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation
• High Performance residential construction (BPI, RESNET)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Pay

$17.00 - $24.00 / hour