WX Laborer

SUMMARY

Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Minor rehabs such as caulking, insulation, ground cover, etc.

Need to understand blower door and different practices for its use, with pressure pans, zonal diagnostics.

Must understand duct-blaster and calculations to interpret the readings.

Must understand infrared camera and how to use it in conjunction with the blower door in finding air.

Must be trained and certified in dealing with mold, asbestos and lead paint.

Must be able to pass all state required laborer trainings – Led, Ashrae, CAZ, Zonal Pressure.

Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

Ability to maintain poise and self-control in crisis situations.

Ability to communicate with and be sensitive to the needs of people of various backgrounds.

Exhibits excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Ability to focus and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and to be cooperative in managing referrals.

Makes good use of time and acts professionally and responsibly in all work areas.

Capable of being able to maintain a professional relationship with all entities of people (staff, Board Members, officials, and the general public).

Any and all other duties as assigned by Crew Leader, Coordinator/Evaluator, Health and Safety Tech/Evaluator, Weatherization Director and/or Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Other qualifications required include the ability to interact well with others, work in a high stress environment, work in a fast-pace environment, have the ability to prioritize and multi-task, be able to resolve interpersonal conflicts and have the ability to work with difficult clients.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required to receive all certifications, licensing and registrations, as assigned by immediate supervisor or the Executive Director. BPI Certification, Infiltration, duct leakage, mold training lead training, duct blaster, infrared camera and pressure pans.   Must have a valid Driver’s License with no restrictions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work environment is moderate to noisy.  Must be aware of surroundings at all times.  Be able to work in hot, tight spaces.  Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings.