Weatherization Technician - Hiawatha

About the role

Brief Description Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Application Deadline: September 27, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform weatherization services in homes and housing units of program-eligible participants.
• Install materials.
• Operate blower doors and insulation blowers.
• Operate other hand and power tools.
• Perform equipment maintenance.
• Perform various aspects of manual labor.
• Perform housing rehabilitation and repairs.
• Implement lead-based paint interim controls using current construction industry standards.
• Follow local codes using at minimum lead-safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months of hands-on experience performing weatherization and/or housing rehabilitation duties.
• Good knowledge of safety practices regarding the proper use of power and/or hand tools and equipment utilized to perform home weatherization/rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrated ability and efficiency to perform carpentry and paint stabilization.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specification write-ups.
• Must be able to pass spirometry and physical agility test prior to hire.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid Car Insurance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Options: Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage
• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Pay

$21.87 - $25.80 hourly depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.