Field Inspections Assistant

Description

Company Description:

ARCXIS (Houston, Texas), is the largest provider of inspection, design, engineering, and quality assurance services for the U.S. residential construction industry. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS brings together hundreds of years of expertise and experience under a single brand serving builders in over half of the states spanning the continental United States.

The ARCXIS group of companies also includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC (Centennial, Colorado) and structural engineering firm United Structural Consultants (Houston, Texas). Both ABCO and USC service the multi-family, multi-use, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.

ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

Position Overview:

Field Inspector Assistant is needed to assist in home performance testing and to perform post-improvement inspections on homes that have been improved by home performance contractors. Our company is a growing energy efficient organization with many opportunities for advancement. The Field Inspector Assistant will shadow the Field Operations Manager and/or Field Inspector until ready to perform inspections on his/her own. We will provide all training to obtain the valuable skills and knowledge required in this industry. The Field Inspector Assistant will complete the tasks to conduct, observe and assist building diagnostics on residential homes, develop reports, and various other tasks related to the home performance testing field.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducting blower door testing.
• Conducting combustion safety testing.
• Performing ventilation testing.
• Duct leakage testing.
• Preparing home performance reports, and recommendations.
• Performing infrared scanning.
• Meeting homeowners and contractors to discuss building science of homes.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training will be provided by the company to receive BPI Building Analyst or RESNET Rater Field Inspector Certified.
• Capacity and desire to learn more about the industry
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to work on ladders and enter attics, basements, and other confined areas of a home.
• Good attitude and the ability to work on your own is a must.
• Basic computer and keyboard competency and familiarity with MS Word & MS Excel.
• Reliable transportation is required to accommodate testing equipment and a ladder. This role may involve driving over 80-120 miles per day. Candidates must have and maintain the following: a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and state-minimum auto insurance. To support your travel needs, the company provides an auto allowance to help cover maintenance costs and a fuel card for company-related travel.
• Candidate must be able to conduct multiple inspections each day.
• Must be able to pass a background check and motor vehicle report

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and experience preferred with residential building science, residential energy efficiency, residential building construction 
• Experience in field home testing of any kind (Duct Testing, Refrigerant Charge, Blower Door testing)

Benefits:

• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan with company matching options
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Paid Training
• Fuel card for business related travel and bi-weekly auto allowance

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants at this time.

* Compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to location, skills, abilities, and experience.