What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Energy Inspector position at Center for Community Action?
Residential Energy Inspector
Put your trades skills to work for your community — inspect, test, and improve homes for families who need it most!
About the Role
Do you have a background in construction, home repair, or general trades? This role lets you use those skills every day, visiting homes, running diagnostic tests, and writing up repair specs. You’ll work with real families to make their homes safer, warmer, and more energy efficient.
No weatherization experience required. We provide the training.
100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.
100% Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability.
Earn Up To 24 Paid Days Off Year One.
15 Paid Holidays Per Year.
What You’ll Do
- Inspect homes and write detailed repair and energy upgrade specifications.
- Run diagnostic tests using hands-on equipment.
- Coordinate bids and work with subcontractors from an approved vendor list.
- Collaborate with code enforcement officers and local officials to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations.
- Track job progress in agency software and maintain accurate, organized client records.
- Maintain accurate material inventories for energy programs.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency energy assistance via LIHEAP Crisis Program.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED or 3 years of hands-on experience in construction, home repair, or a related trade.
- Strong working knowledge of residential construction and building systems.
- Good communication skills - you’ll interact with clients, officials, and contractors daily.
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Valid PA driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and insurance meeting agency standards; willingness to travel throughout the region.
- Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training programs sponsored by state, federal, or PUC entities.
- Must pass: FBI fingerprint check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and PA State Police Criminal History check.
- Clear criminal record - no convictions of any kind in the past 7 years.
- AA/EOE
Compensation & Details
- $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience.
- Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Non-exempt
- ✓ Paid mandatory training provided
- ✓ Mission-driven, community-focused work
- ✓ Travel throughout South-Central PA
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22