Home Energy Assessor

About the role

Conduct on-site technical assistance visits to ensure compliance with the program’s installation procedures and efficiency standards. Visits will involve the use of diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, manometers, or infrared cameras in order to determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each home. Assesses subcontractor performance and determines compliance with approved program operating plans and requirements. Responsible for preparing weatherization reports and conducting final inspections for each home.

Responsibilities

• Work Orders and Building Weatherization Reports
• Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide assistance in completing assessments and final inspections of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades according to federal and state requirements
• Assist in training weatherization participants on techniques and methods in conserving energy
• Assist in scheduling assessments and inspections
• Assist filling out Building Work Orders completely and accurately for each assigned case
• Assist filling out Building Weatherization Reports (BWRs) completely and accurately for each assigned case
• Maintain positive working relations with the contractors
• Maintain inventory of all equipment and ensure it is loaded in the vehicle and ready to go daily, including Monthly Ladder Inspection Forms
• Maintain vehicles, including fueling, cleaning, servicing, and completing Monthly Vehicle Reports

Requirements

• Experience in two years working in a construction setting and/or office
• Experience operating general office equipment
• Understand principles, methods, and practices of weatherization construction
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to conduct inventories
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical and criminal history background check
• If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted
• Able to perform manual labor which includes lifting moderate weight containers
• Able to lift fifty pounds
• Lifting primarily confined to weatherization equipment, occasional on‑premises lifting of boxes of office supplies and minor office equipment
• Light to medium physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, talking for up to eight (8) hours a day
• Good vision

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business or a related field (preferred)

Skills

• Willingness to attend ongoing appropriate trainings, which may require occasional out‑of‑town travel and/or overnight stay
• Basic computer skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary for good writing and oral communication
• Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors