HERS Rater - Stephens and Company, Inc.

Job Expectation

You will be expected to work independently in residential homes to implement blower doors, HVAC duct testing, and mechanical ventilation testing. You will be deeply engaged in the project management process. This includes routine customer service where you will coordinate with contractors and builders for inspection scheduling and reporting. Much of this communication is done over the phone or through email. You will be handling an extensive amount of information about several different projects at once. A reliable organizational routine is critical, as you will work closely with our HERS Raters to prepare documentation for the Nantucket Building Department. You will also be educated on our modeling software so that you can prepare and modify detailed building reports at various stages of the construction process.

Position Overview

Split time between an office setting and construction sites Ability to meet, inspect and coordinate with clients

Field Work

• Ability to meet, inspect and coordinate with clients
• Work with a team of office support professionals
• Be self-motivated
• Use a Minneapolis Blower Door
• Use a Minneapolis Duct Blaster
• Assess and record air velocity and pressure readings in various delivery systems (hood Vents; bath fans; supply and return registers for heating and cooling systems)
• Write scopes of work for improvements to air sealing, insulation improvements
• Ability to both take and catalog photographs: diagnostic testing requires a diligent routine of photo documentation
• Ability to take photos, label and download to the appropriate file
• Ability to drive, maintain and hold driver’s license and clean record

Office Work

• Utilize Ekotrope, the HERS industry software leader
• Utilize DASH, Stephens and Company project management software
• Experience with Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel; Word; Powerpoint)
• Ability to clearly communicate in Microsoft Teams/Zoom
• Ability to create and edit PDF files
• Utilize Sketchup
• Familiarity with Dropbox
• Ability to understand and apply Building Science math and concepts
• Translate photos and site inspection documentation to Ekotrope and Sketchup

Physical Requirements

Ability to carry 35 pounds, includes carrying diagnostic equipment and ladders. Throughout the inspection processes you will be expected to examine all areas of the building, in some instances this means that you will be expected to access and navigate tight crawl spaces or attic spaces.

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday Full time - 40 hours week

Application Process

Respond with a cover letter and resume. Please, no telephone inquiries.

Pre-employment background checks

are conducted on final candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer