Energy Efficiency Technician I

Northwest Colorado Council of Governments•Rifle, CO

5d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Efficiency Technician I is an entry-level position that installs energy-saving and safety measures in homes to improve safety, reduce energy costs, and increase comfort and sustainability. Technicians use building science, construction, maintenance, and HVAC tools and practices to ensure work is performed safely, properly, and cost-effectively. The role involves working in a variety of housing types and communities across a large region, driving in all types of weather, and traveling overnight up to two trips per month for two to three nights each. Technicians plan and schedule work, assemble tools and materials, load and unload vehicles, maintain job records, and communicate with team members and community members in person and electronically. The Energy Program serves income-qualified households across a 13-county area of Northwest Colorado through programs including the Weatherization Assistance Program, Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy Program, and the Crisis Intervention Program. Services include energy conservation measures such as high-efficiency furnaces and appliances, insulation, lighting upgrades, heat pumps, and rooftop solar arrays. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based at an office in Silverthorne, Gypsum, or Rifle, with the listed job location in Rifle, Colorado. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position is regular, benefits-eligible, and nonexempt hourly, and reports to a Crew Leader or Program Manager. The 2026 wage range is $22.97 to $29.87 per hour. Training is provided and required, including on-the-job, classroom, and computer-based training. Within the first 18 months, the technician will complete Building Science Principles, Retrofit Hazards Control (Lead and Asbestos Awareness), and Construction Safety (OSHA-10) or First Aid/CPR.

Requirements

No prior training or experience is required.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
Pass a background check.
Communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to understand complex information.
Work independently and as part of a team with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Have construction math skills, ability to follow directions, and proven mechanical aptitude.
Lift 50 pounds without assistance and repeatedly lift and move 10–40 pounds.
Have the dexterity, flexibility, and comfort needed to work in small, awkward, and tight spaces, including attics or crawlspaces with 24-inch vertical clearance.
Have stamina to stand or walk for extended periods on rough, uneven ground and to bend, crouch, and stoop.
Work safely at heights, including on ladders or roofs up to 35 feet.
Complete required training, including Building Science Principles, Retrofit Hazards Control (Lead and Asbestos Awareness), and Construction Safety (OSHA-10) or First Aid/CPR within the first 18 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in construction, maintenance, mechanical work, HVAC, insulation, building trades, or a similar field.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; trade or technical school; industry certifications; or related military service.
Ability to use a smartphone for work tasks.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Fluency in Spanish; bilingual pay increase may be available if the language is fluent and used at work.

Responsibilities

Install basic energy-saving and safety measures and retrofit homes.
Insulate attics, crawl spaces, basements, and walls.
Find and seal air leaks.
Make simple, low-cost improvements to lighting, faucets, and thermostats.
Install and test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
Maintain effective working relationships and communication with clients, staff, crews, neighbors, and suppliers.
Protect customer and family privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
Follow federal, state, and local program rules and requirements.
Use provided personal protective equipment when needed.
Safely drive vans, trucks, and box trucks on all types of roads and in all types of weather.
With supervisor direction, conduct diagnostic testing to identify energy inefficiencies and assess installation quality and effectiveness.
With supervisor direction, assist with installation, troubleshooting, or repair of HVAC systems, including furnaces, ducts, water heaters, and heat pumps.
Accurately record supply and equipment charges; responsibly use credit cards and store accounts; and submit expenses correctly and on time in Certify.
Plan and schedule work, assemble tools and materials, load and unload vehicles, and document work quality and job costs with notes, receipts, photos, and other records.