Job Opening: Energy Auditor

Heat Keepers is a local small business seeking dedicated staff to support the Weatherization Program. Typical improvements include additional insulation, air-sealing, minor home repairs and heating improvements to reduce the energy bills and improve the comfort of their homes. This is a service related program and a great way to assist others and give back to the community in need.

The Energy Auditor works as part of the Weatherization team to increase energy efficiency of homes that have qualified for the program. Position reports to Director of Energy Conservation.

Conducts comprehensive energy audits and indoor air quality tests in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy and NYSERDA Empower and Assisted Home Performance standards.

Develops a work scope that complies with Department of Energy’s Standard Work Specifications. Responsibilities include recommending additional services to be performed on homes; assist with the purchasing of materials; assist with coordinating work between multiple funding sources; maintain equipment, supervision of field staff and other duties as assigned.

- Full-time, M-F, 8-Hour Daytime

- While performing this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach, handle objects, tools or controls, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities include close distance, peripheral and department perception and the ability to adjust focus.

- Work conditions may include exposure to inclement weather and noise.

- Position may require exposure to electronic equipment including computers, printers, fax, and copy machines and cleaning equipment.

- If position requires use of a motor vehicle, driving on city streets and/or highways, exposure to inclement weather and traffic. Employees are to take all precautions and follow all laws while in these environments.

- This job requires consistent punctuality and attendance at the job site.

Qualifications:

- Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications (required)

- Valid driver license (required)

- QCI certification (preferred)

- 1 yr. home performance experience (preferred)

Skills:

- Knowledge of construction, building science, and relevant codes

- Current knowledge of matters pertaining to health, safety and indoor air quality and the impact of weatherization measures on these areas.

- Working technical knowledge of materials associated with weatherization retrofits.

Mathematical skills to determine weatherization related calculations.

- Capability of comprehending and implementing new weatherization technical information.

Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, crews, supervisors, etc.

- Ability to use tools of the trade and basic knowledge and sense of adequate materials and installation standards.