Residential Efficiency Program Coordinator I

GRU • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gainesville Regional Utilities is seeking a customer-focused and sustainability-minded professional to join our Energy and Business Services team as a temporary Residential Efficiency Program Coordinator I. Energy and Business Services plays a vital role in helping customers balance energy efficiency, affordability, comfort, and lifestyle. Our team is committed to serving the community and supporting its continued well-being. This position performs residential energy surveys and provides customers with practical, cost-effective recommendations for improving energy efficiency. The Coordinator will inspect building envelopes, windows, doors, attic insulation, ventilation and ductwork, and heating and cooling systems. The position also evaluates energy-use patterns, completes computerized analyses, explains conservation opportunities, and helps customers understand available efficiency programs and improvements. The ideal candidate is an effective verbal and written communicator who can translate technical information into clear, useful guidance. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and accurately document findings. Candidates should be adaptable and comfortable working in a variety of residential environments while engaging respectfully and empathetically with customers from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. A genuine interest in sustainability, energy conservation, and community service is essential. The successful candidate will be able to build trust, influence positive changes in energy-use habits, and provide recommendations that consider each customer’s individual needs, comfort, and financial circumstances. Help customers save energy, reduce utility costs, and improve the comfort of their homes. FLSA Exemption Status Non-Exempt Summary Entry level para-professional and technical work promoting natural gas, energy and water conservation in the residential customer sector. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on conservation surveys and inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in science, math, engineering or related field; An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if it meets the requirements of the department.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if it meets the requirements of the department.
• Knowledge of energy auditing and energy efficiency processes, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of related equipment and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software.
• Knowledge of functions and operations involved in general building structures and lighting, heating, and air conditioning systems.
• Skill in performance of energy surveys of residential structures.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to use math and to perform computations and calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.
• Climbing - Often
• Driving - Continually
• Far Vision Acuity - Continually
• Fine Manipulation - Continually
• Foot or Leg Controls - Continually
• Gross Manipulation - Continually
• Hearing - Continually
• Keyboarding - Continually
• Lifting or Carrying>50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Near Visual Acuity - Continually
• Normal Color Vision - Rarely/Never
• Peripheral Vision - Continually
• Pushing or Pulling > 50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Reaching Above Shoulder Level - Often
• Reaching Overhead-Often
• Sitting - Continually
• Speaking - Continually
• Standing or Walking - Continually
• Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling - Often
• Required to work during emergency conditions.

Nice To Haves

• A genuine interest in sustainability, energy conservation, and community service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs residential energy surveys by inspecting the envelope of the building, including windows and doors, attic insulation, ventilation and duct work, and heating and cooling systems.
• Provides information to homeowners pertaining to the energy survey, including conservation measures.
• Makes recommendations based on findings and answers questions.
• Researches and makes recommendations on customer high bill complaints.
• Inspects conservation measures installed by customers and contractors to insure compliance with program standards.
• Required to respond in emergency conditions.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level