Careers

Position Overview

Energy Technician I for Weatherization is a technical non-exempt position that performs a variety of home energy weatherization and insulation procedures in accordance with established practices and Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Weatherization (WX) field standards and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs specific weatherization procedures including, but not limited to:
  • Hang and weather-strip doors.
  • Glaze, caulk and weather-strip windows.
  • Install vapor barriers and other energy conservation measures in crawl spaces.
  • Seal rim joists, top plates, roof leaks and minor plumbing leaks.
  • Wrap duct pipes and water lines.
  • Calculate and install adequate combustion air and ventilation openings for foundation and roof vents.
  • Installs flue barriers and minor sheet metal work.
• Installs insulation in attics, sidewalls, etc. in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and CEO standards.
• Operates a variety of calculation equipment including computerized blower door. Also, operates insulating machinery.
• Utilizes power tools and other hand tools for repair work.
• Conducts an educational component with each household.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be proficient in weatherization and insulation measures to include:
  o General Energy Conservation Measures (ECM)
  o Insulation measures
  o Blower door technology
  • Must be capable of learning & understanding field standards and other energy conservation methods.
  • Must be capable of taking written and practical tests for training and certification purposes.
  • Must be willing to learn and abide by all safety requirements.
  • Relate well to low income, handicapped and elderly clients.
  • Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with:
  Co-workers, clients and the general public.
  • Be able to conduct client education on energy related matters.
  • Be able to operate computerized blower door equipment.
  • Have the ability to safely operate common hand & power tools.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and good driving record.
  • Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
  • Be able to attend CEO required training sessions and be certified in certain areas.
  • High School diploma or equivalent with previous experience in home construction or maintenance, carpentry or related areas OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Conditions and Requirements:

• Travel to outlying areas to preform work and on occasion stay overnight at a motel to stay in proximity to the work site.
• Use standard hand and power tools (electric drill, hole hog, sawz-all) from ground level to 18” overhead.
• Climb a 16’ ladder carrying common hand and power tools.
• Work from a ladder reaching 18” to the right or left to use common hand and power tools.
• Traverse and work on a roof with a pitch of 8” per 12” run.
• Pull self up 2’ by the arms from a 6’ step ladder to enter a 15”x 18” attic hatch.
• Lift a 35 pound bag of insulation from ground level to full arm extension.
• Crawl through a crawl space access hatch 15”x 18” in size.
• Carry 48” perimeter insulation weighing 35 pounds and manipulate it in a 24” crawl space.
• Crawl on ones back in a 24” high crawl space for a distance of up to 60’.
• Work overhead in a 24” crawl space using common tools.
• Carry and manipulate a 4’ x 8’ sheet of plywood, dry wall or cellotex.
• Work in damp, dirty quarters while exposed to extremes in temperature.

Training, Experience, and Education

• Valid driver’s license required
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
• HRWC is an equal opportunity employer

Salary and Benefits

• $19.00-20.00/hour depending on experience.
• Full time position (40 hours/week), overtime pay at time and a half, non-exempt.
• Benefits: Medical Insurance, Paid time off for vacation/holiday/sick time, Company match retirement savings plan