What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Weatherization Technician position at MT Building Services?
Weatherization Specialist - MT Building Services
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
MT Building Services works with utility companies to help families save money on their energy bills and make their homes more comfortable. We install energy-saving upgrades that cut costs and help the environment. Our team is growing, and we need hardworking people who want to learn new skills and be part of something that makes a difference.
What You’ll Do
As a Weatherization Specialist , you’ll work with a crew to fix up homes so they use less energy. Most of the work involves basic construction, insulation, and installing energy-saving equipment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Two years of Weatherization Experience (or relevant experience)
- Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to and from Johnstown office location
- Working cell phone with data plan
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to show up on time and follow a schedule
- Motivated and willing to learn new skills and trades
- Ability to work year-round, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions
- Comfortable performing job duties within deteriorated homes and confined spaces, such as attics or crawl spaces
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb a ladder, bend, reach, crawl, etc.
Job Duties
Start of the Day (Shop):
- Be at the shop by 7:30 a.m. (Mon–Fri, some Saturdays may be offered)
- Wear clean work clothes
- Check in with your Crew Lead for the day’s plan
- Load the truck with tools, equipment, and supplies
On the Jobsite:
- Follow directions from the Crew Lead
- Protect the customer’s home (boot covers, drop cloths, plastic sheeting)
- Stay alert to safety hazards (wires, gas lines, low ceilings, etc.)
- Always wear the right safety gear (PPE)
- Work with your crew to install energy-saving upgrades, such as:
- Blown-in and dense-packed insulation (using a Krendl machine)
- Weatherstripping and door sweeps
- Drywall patching and finishing
- Sealing air leaks with spray foam or foam board
- Installing/venting kitchen and bathroom fans
- Laying fiberglass insulation in basements, crawlspaces, and ceilings
- Replacing hot water heaters (standard and hybrid)
- Installing light fixtures, switches, and outlets
- Running electrical wire and connecting thermostats
- Installing baseboard heaters, dryer vents, and ductwork
- Adding roof vents and sealing around doors/windows
- Insulating pipes and boiler lines
- Performing blower door tests and recording results
- Keep the jobsite neat and clean
- Take photos of work and complete paperwork as needed
End of the Day (Shop):
- Unload trucks and return tools/supplies to their place
- Clean vehicles, tools, and shop area
- Dispose of trash and recycle materials properly
- Get tools/supplies ready for the next day
- Check out with your Crew Lead or Manager before leaving
Benefits:
- Paid on-the-job training, including certification opportunities
- Personal Protective Equipment provided
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with company match
- Competitive wages commensurate with experience
To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at MT Building Services based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. MT Building Services does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Weatherization: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Johnstown, PA 15902: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25