Weatherization Auditor

About the role

Join a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. As a Weatherization Auditor, you will perform energy audits using program software to determine cost-effective weatherization measures and repairs for income-eligible recipients. This role offers the opportunity to help make the planet greener while fostering your career growth through hands-on experience, classes, and training conferences.

Responsibilities

• Performs field audits of clients' homes to identify proposed energy conservation measures and potential scope of work.
• Informs clients of the potential benefits from weatherization through in-person conversation and educational materials.
• Determines energy conservation measures for each client and calculates cost effectiveness using approved building model software.
• Writes complete and succinct instructions for contractors and technicians to complete the scope of work for each weatherization project.
• Occasionally installs weatherization materials as needed by the program.
• Interprets and applies program rules, regulations, and specifications to remain compliant with internal and external stakeholders.
• Works cooperatively with other team members, contractors, and clients to complete jobs in a timely manner.
• Complies with MWVCAA policies designed to ensure safety for Agency employees, contractors, and clients.
• Attends ongoing trainings/classes to obtain and maintain certifications, including on-the-job training.
• Maintains organized and accurate documentation for completed and in-process jobs.
• Performs other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field, or certification from a Technical School.
• Prior work, military, or on-the-job experience in weatherization is required.
• Driver Qualification Status and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the previous 3 years.
• Must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment/random drug/alcohol screenings.
• Must have or obtain certifications necessary to perform energy audits in the State of Oregon within 90 days of hire.

Skills

• General knowledge of construction codes, tools, materials, and methods.
• Ability to read, analyze, and articulate technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Proficiencies in measurements, math, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC.
• Experience operating equipment and testing devices including combustion analyzers, blower doors, duct blasters, and other power and hand tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, database software, and online applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on various tasks simultaneously as a positive, reliable, and contributing team member.
• Building Performance Institute certifications preferred but not required.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Specific vision abilities required: color vision, distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms; regular climbing or balancing; occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, or crawl in crawl spaces and attics.
• Manual dexterity for handling equipment.
• Frequent driving to sites in Polk and Marion counties.
• Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to trash and potential biohazards.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• 401k contribution after 1 year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Eligibility for company-sponsored continuing education for some positions.