Energy Efficiency Technician I

Northwest Colorado Council of Governments•Gypsum, CO

4h•$23 - $30

About The Position

Energy Technicians air seal, insulate, retrofit, and install upgrades in houses to help improve safety and reduce energy costs to make homes more comfortable and sustainable. Techs use building science, construction, maintenance, and HVAC tools and practices to ensure improvements and repairs are installed safely, properly, and cost-effectively. Techs work and drive in all types of weather throughout a large region and work in a variety of housing types, communities, and households. Techs plan and schedule work including assembling tools and materials and loading and unloading vehicles. Techs keep notes, receipts, photos, and other records to document work quality and job costs. Techs communicate regularly with team and community members in person and electronically using smartphones and other tools. Energy Efficiency Tech I is an entry level position.

Requirements

No prior training or experience required.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
Successful background check.
Communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Nice To Haves

Construction, maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, insulation, building trades or similar.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, trade or technical school, or industry certifications or related military service.
Ability to use a smartphone for work tasks.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Bilingual in Spanish is valued and may be eligible for bilingual pay increase if fluent and utilized at work.

Responsibilities

Installs basic energy-saving and safety measures and make retrofits in homes.
Insulates attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls. Finds and seals air leaks.
Makes simple, low-cost improvements to lighting, faucets, and thermostats. Installs and tests carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
Maintains working relationships and effective communication with clients, staff, crews, neighbors, and suppliers. Communicates verbally and in writing in English.
Protects the privacy of customers/families and maintains confidentiality.
Ensures that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
Follows federal, state, and local program rules and requirements.
Uses provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when needed.
Safely drives vans, trucks, and box trucks in all types of weather on all types of roads.
With direction from supervisors, conducts diagnostic testing to identify energy inefficiencies and evaluates the quality installation and effectiveness of measures.
With direction, assists with installation, troubleshooting, or repairing HVAC systems (furnaces, ducts, water heaters, and heat pumps).
Makes supply and equipment charges accurately. Responsibly uses credit cards and store accounts. Reports expenses on time and correctly in Certify.