What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weatherization Energy Auditor position at Blue Ridge Community Action?
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Pay: $16.00-22.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications
Blue Ridge Community Action is seeking someone with hands-on residential construction, remodeling, maintenance, HVAC, or building-trades experience to join our Weatherization team as a Weatherization Energy Auditor.
This is a field-based position that involves inspecting homes, performing diagnostic testing, identifying needed weatherization improvements, and preparing work orders. This is not a management or supervisory position. Training on Weatherization Assistance Program requirements and testing equipment will be provided.
Primary Responsibilities
- Schedule and conduct residential home energy audits and inspections.
- Inspect homes for energy-efficiency, construction, health, and safety concerns.
- Perform blower door testing, combustion appliance safety testing, duct inspections, and air-sealing reviews.
- Identify needed repairs and weatherization improvements.
- Prepare clear, home-specific work orders based on inspection findings.
- Complete required inspection, testing, and project documentation.
- Enter client, housing, and audit information into required databases.
- Explain weatherization services and safety requirements to clients.
- Coordinate with contractors and Weatherization staff regarding work that needs to be completed.
- Review completed work to help ensure it meets program requirements.
- Maintain organized client, inspection, and work-order records.
- Track materials used for weatherization projects.
- Maintain the cleanliness and basic upkeep of an assigned agency vehicle.
- Attend required training and maintain applicable certifications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Hands-on experience in residential construction, remodeling, home repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, weatherization, or another building trade required.
- Associate degree in Construction Management, Building Trades, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Energy-auditing experience helpful but not required.
Skills and Abilities
- Practical knowledge of residential construction and building systems.
- Ability to identify repair, energy-efficiency, and safety concerns in a home.
- Ability to learn and operate diagnostic testing equipment.
- Basic computer skills and ability to enter information into databases.
- Ability to complete detailed and accurate documentation.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a daily field schedule.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and coworkers.
- Dependable, organized, and willing to learn.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to climb ladders and enter attics, crawl spaces, and other confined areas.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to travel to homes and job sites in multiple locations.
- Base location is Burke County, North Carolina.
- A company vehicle may be provided for approved work-related travel.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check, DMV review, and substance-abuse screening.
- Must be able to work respectfully with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
Blue Ridge Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $16 - $22