Building Enclosure Technician

ECS Ltd•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Building Science + Infrastructure Technicians are frontline workers on ECS projects. The Building Enclosure Technician performs task-based field work, observing and conducting routine field tests and observations as assigned. The role supports new construction and the built environment through specialized testing, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, and other building science and infrastructure services. The technician performs field and laboratory testing and observations, documents results in reports, and progressively learns how to test and observe various systems and structures. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in a range of weather conditions. The position involves daily communication with ECS technicians, project managers, principals, clients, and other site representatives, and attendance at project meetings when requested. The technician also learns to calibrate and use field equipment, helps maintain and organize equipment, and reports broken or missing equipment. Incidental duties may include clerical work, report-production assistance, and other office or laboratory tasks. ECS describes its Building Science + Infrastructure practice as a nationwide team of more than 180 employees, with opportunities to collaborate across the country. The company offers a supportive environment focused on technical excellence, client service, collaboration, and continuous learning. ECS is employee-owned and provides an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–2 years of related experience.
If driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds multiple times per day, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven ground across various terrains, and perform work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field.
Professional certifications, preferred but not required, including NRCA, IIBEC, AWCI Certified EIFS Inspector, and/or relevant ICC certifications.
The listed qualifying U.S. military rank is E-4.

Responsibilities

Perform testing and observations for new construction and the built environment, including specialized testing, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation, and related services.
Perform field and laboratory testing and observations.
Progressively learn to test and observe various systems while working indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Communicate daily with other ECS technicians, project managers, principals, clients, and other site representatives.
Attend project meetings with ECS senior staff and/or clients as requested.
Develop an understanding of systems and structures and how they are observed, tested, and investigated.
Document test results and observations appropriately in reports.
Learn to calibrate and use field equipment.
Assist with maintenance and organization of field equipment and notify a supervisor about broken or missing equipment.
Perform incidental office clerical tasks, report-production assistance, and other office or laboratory tasks as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.