Weatherization Laborer

Position Data:

Grade: 4 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Weatherization Manager

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Perform basic energy efficiency and residential renovation projects including general construction, air sealing, insulation, plumbing, basic wiring, HVAC, siding, and roofing.  

Mon- Thurs. 7 am-4:30 pm 

$17.93/hourly  36 hours/weekly

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings
• Installation of fiberglass, cellulose, foam and pipe insulation
• Install dryer vents
• Taping, molding, to seal holes in existing walls and ceiling
• Install drywall, taping, and mudding
• Remove all types of siding on a home and replace
• Assist with hot water tank and heating system repair and replacement
• Plumbing repairs
• Basic Wiring repairs – switches, outlets, fixtures
• Use proper work lead smart, lead safe techniques using the HEPA vacuums
• Installation or repair of all types of HVAC Systems
• Caulking and sealing as needed of interior and exterior locations
• Equipment installations of energy saving devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, duct mastic, LED lighting, energy saving shower heads.
• Contribute to inventory control by reporting daily usage of materials
• Assist with daily testing requirements for health and safety or energy efficiency measures
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Promotes agency mission.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Weatherization Specialist I, Weatherization Energy Auditor, Construction Weatherization Manager

B. External: Customer

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: 0

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of experience in construction, home repair, energy efficiency, trades; or providing manual labor required
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Strong teaming skills
• Continuous professional development expected

Physical:

• Exerts heavy force in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms, push or pull, climb ladders up to 35 feet, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, stand and sit

Special Requirements, if any:

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to travel
• Reliable transportation
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Authorized Driver of a COI vehicle, if all requirements are met
• Service area cross training
• Must provide own hand tools (see attached list)
• Ability to use a respirator.
• Required to attend Boot Camp Training and receive certification within 1 year and thereafter every 3 years.
• Required to receive OSHA 10 hour certification within 1 year.
• Required to receive Lead RRP certification within 1 year and thereafter every 5 years.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required
• Works compassionately with diverse population.
• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
• Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical certification (if applicable)