Home Energy Assessor

Community Action Corporation of South Texas • McAllen, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Conduct on-site technical assistance visits to ensure compliance with the program’s installation procedures and efficiency standards. Visits will involve the use of diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, manometers, or infrared cameras in order to determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each home. Assesses subcontractor performance and determines compliance with approved program operating plans and requirements. Responsible for preparing weatherization reports and conducting final inspections for each home.

Requirements

• Two years working in a construction setting and/or office.
• Experience operating general office equipment.
• Understand principles, methods, and practices of weatherization construction.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to conduct inventories.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good writing and oral communicative skills.
• Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors.
• Ability to perform manual labor which includes lifting moderate weight containers.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds.
• Light to medium physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, talking for up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Good vision.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in business or a related field.
• Willingness to attend on-going appropriate trainings which may require occasional out-of-town travel and/or overnight stay.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance in completing assessments and final inspections of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades according to federal and state requirements.
• Training weatherization participants on techniques and methods in conserving energy.
• Scheduling assessments and inspections.
• Filling out Building Work Orders completely and accurately for each assigned case.
• Filling out Building Weatherization Reports (BWRs) completely and accurately for each assigned case.
• Maintaining positive working relations with the contractors.
• Maintaining inventory of all equipment and ensuring that it is loaded in the vehicle and ready to go daily, to include Monthly Ladder Inspection Forms.
• Maintaining vehicles, to include fueling, cleaning, servicing, and completing Monthly Vehicle Reports.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED