Home Performance Tech- Building Analyst

Kitsap Community Resources • Bremerton, WA

103d • $27 - $27

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to achieve high levels of proficiency in the building performance field. We will work with the right person to develop their skills through on-the-job training and professional certifications. Come work directly in the community to help those in need achieve safer and more efficient housing. This is a full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible position with a great organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years education/experience in residential construction, or 2 years education/experience in weatherization retrofit work, or other home performance related fields, or a combination of education/experience between the two equaling 3 years.
• Experience with MS office applications.
• Customer relations skills.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to pass criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of state and local building codes.
• Knowledge of Occupational health and safety standards.
• Experience working with Washington State TREAT and WIDS databases and inspection methods.
• BPI certified Building Analyst, or Energy Auditor/Quality Control Inspector.
• Understanding of building science principles and application.
• Knowledge of home HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of TREAT, ECOS, or other energy modeling software.
• Knowledge of combustion safety testing practices.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tools used in the performance of weatherization audits (blower doors, manometers, fan flow meters, etc.).
• Experience in residential construction and carpentry.
• Experience with weatherization retrofit work and measure installations.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Weatherization Manager and accepts assignments.
• Makes contact and gathers required information for audits from clients.
• Independently performs energy audits, checking homes for insulation levels (walls, under floors, ceilings) and structural integrity (walls, floors, roofs).
• Identifies health and safety issues found during the energy audit and educates clients regarding them.
• Identifies primary and secondary heat sources as well as any combustion appliances and performs combustion safety testing.
• Performs diagnostic tests on homes and their systems utilizing blower doors, manometers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Installs simple items such as LED light bulbs, smoke & Carbon monoxide detectors, and faucet aerators.
• Makes rough drawings of homes, detailing all door and window openings and sizes. Documents all measurements for floor plans.
• Inputs audit information and data into documents, databases, and programs including energy modeling software.
• Writes detailed scopes of work for contractors; monitors and coordinates with contractors to ensure that scopes of work are completed as designed.
• Attends state and local trainings as requested, occasional travel required.
• Tracks projects from intake to completion ensuring key requirements are met and key metrics and documentation are reported.
• Participates in all State, Federal, Local, and Utility monitoring, audits, and inspections and assists in associated responses and follow up compliance plans.
• Addresses client contacts including concerns and complaints with professionalism, ethics, and compassion.
• Conducts direct field work as needed utilizing Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector certification disciplines.
• Learns and remains current on all applicable Federal, State, and Local Weatherization regulations.
• Attends and actively participates in Weatherization and KCR staff meetings.

Benefits

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction).
• 6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee Growth & Development Training Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees