Weatherization (Construction) Assessor / Worker II

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)•National City, CA

23d•$21 - $26

About The Position

Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http://www.maacproject.org/ DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Weatherization is designed to provide energy efficient measures to low-income households. The installation of these measures not only makes these homes more energy efficient but also reduces energy usage and energy cost. Healthy Homes serves thousands of households annually, improving the energy efficiency of homes to reduce costs while ensuring residents’ health and safety. DEFINITION Under the supervision of the Director and Weatherization Program Manager performs outreach activities to recruit, identify, and determine eligibility of recipients; performs audits and evaluations; conducts final inspections; identifies designated population within a targeted geographical area. Performs weatherization duties (carpentry, insulation, painting and a variety of other skilled crafts work in the repair and improvement of single and multi-family housing units and related structures and equipment to achieve improved energy efficiency levels); and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Techniques, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in basic weatherization and home repair.
State and local weatherization and insulation standards usually learned through a weatherization certificate program.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to weatherization work.
Operate and maintain of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment commonly used in the building trades.
Effectively communicate with persons from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Speak to small and large groups.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Estimate labor and materials needed to weatherize a residence.
Operate and maintain specialized tools used in implementing weatherization and energy conservation measures.
Measure and calculate angles, lengths, and volumes.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Explain program objectives and procedures to homeowners.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, homeowners, and others encountered in the course of work.
High school diploma or GED.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Three (3) to Five (5) year related work experience.
Physically able to lift minimum of 100 pounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) comm
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

Responsibilities

Performs outreach activities, such as door-to-door contact or any other procedures to identify qualified recipients.
Executes home assessment evaluations to determine materials and labor needed to weatherize the residence.
Provides program information through brochures and/or verbal communication.
Conducts air tightening, insulation and ventilation retrofits on mobile homes.
Makes mathematical calculations relative to job duties.
Conducts energy audits and relays energy savings information.
Performs pre-work inspections of premises to identify work order items and other weatherization measures.
Carries out final inspections of weatherized residences.
Installs door hinges, locks, and deadbolts; makes keys.
Puts gaskets around electrical outlets and switches.
Installs floor lamps, microwave ovens, attic ventilation domes, water heater blankets and water heaters.
Insulates attics and crawl spaces.
Sets up carbon monoxide alarms.
Installs water-saving devices such as aerators and showerheads.
Operates work vans and other small utility vehicles to transport personnel, materials and tools to designated work sites.
Lays linoleum and ceramic tiles.
Schedules clients for audits and final inspections.
Makes presentations to public, private and civic organizations and other groups to educate the community about the program.
Weather strips, caulks, frames, trims and insulates exterior doors and windows;
Removes damaged window glass; measures, cuts, and replaces window glass; removes and replaces exterior doors.
Performs other related program duties as assigned.