What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader position at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership?
Crew Leader
Location: 1101 Castalia Street, Fremont, OH 43420
Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week
Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time
Position Overview:
Leads a weatherization and construction crew in completing residential home improvements that improve energy efficiency, health, and safety. Coordinates daily work activities, provides technical guidance, and promotes safe, effective work practices while ensuring compliance with program standards and requirements.
Why Work for GLCAP?
When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.
Full-Time Benefits and Perks:
- Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
- Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
- Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
- Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
- Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
- Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
- Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities
Education:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and ability to obtain Weatherization Technician and House Diagnostics courses within one year.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of experience in weatherization, residential construction, home repair, or related field. Experience leading, training, or directing the work of others is preferred. Experience with energy conservation measures, diagnostic testing, and safe work practices is highly desirable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist weatherization crews in the implementation of prioritized energy conservation measures identified in written work orders. Coordinate daily work activities to maximize productivity and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with program standards, applicable regulations, safety requirements, and prescribed cost estimates.
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Perform and oversee repairs related to structures, heat source venting, water heater venting etc.
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Perform pre- and post-house diagnostic tests including blower door, pan pressure, worst case draft, room to room and zone pressure members in proper weatherization techniques, safety practices, and program requirements.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, agency policies, program procedures, Ohio Standard Work Specifications (SWS), manufacturer specifications, and funding source requirements by monitoring job site safety and verifying the quality and accuracy of all
weatherization installations.
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Conduct ongoing quality and safety checks throughout projects to ensure work is completed correctly and efficiently, and immediately report any safety concerns, hazards, or injuries to the Inspector or Energy Production Specialist
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Serve as the primary on-site contact for homeowners, explaining work activities, addressing concerns, and maintaining positive customer relations.
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Ensure weatherization vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials are properly inspected, maintained, stocked, and available for assigned projects; track material usage and report maintenance needs, shortages, damaged equipment, or inventory discrepancies to appropriate staff.
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Communicate with the Inspectors and Energy Production Specialist on production and personnel issues in a timely manner.
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Complete required paperwork according to instructions and consistent with departmental and funding source policies. Review and verify crew documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
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Maintain job site cleanliness and ensure proper care, storage, and security of tools, equipment, and materials.
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Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
Additional Requirements:
- Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and safe driving record.
- Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
- Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
- Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
- Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.
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