What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weatherization Auditor position at ACTION-Housing, Inc.?
As Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit developer, ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality, affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957, we’ve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens, veterans, individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, and youths who have aged out of foster care.
To further our mission, we are looking for a Weatherization Auditor.
Position Overview:
The Weatherization Auditor performs a blower door guided energy audit on the homes of Weatherization applicants specifically identified by the Administrator and/or designated program staff. Conducts and reviews Weatherization final inspections on completed work. To include State Weatherization in Allegheny County (including City of Pittsburgh and Mon Valley areas), Washington and Greene Counties.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct an energy usage evaluation of the Weatherization client’s home to determine the major areas of air infiltration and heat loss, set up a blower door and record diagnostic readings to determine the state of the home in its current condition, prior to Weatherization
- Perform a computer guided “HEAT App.” on the client’s home to determine the potential energy savings of the measures we intend to perform on the home and upload into the Hancock Data System. · Contact clients and set up appointments to perform the energy audit, explain to the clients the reasons for the energy audit and provide general information on what services will be provided
- Submit completed Weatherization Work Orders to the Program Administrator identifying material and labor estimates on designated measures to be performed by a Weatherization contractor
- Perform final inspections on completed Weatherization work to ensure that all items listed on the Weatherization contractor invoice were properly installed in accordance with the Weatherization Assistance Program field standards
- Provide client education to clients on steps they can take on their own to further reduce energy consumption in the home
- Complete inspections and return documentation within one week of receipt
- Construct a work order formatted to the Weatherization Program for each unit to be weatherized
- Do post inspection for quality control of all completed weatherized units
- Assist and respond to the needs of the contractors who are working on any program
- Respond to all trouble jobs within the program(s) whether with customer or contractor
- Make all contacts needed either by phone or letter to perform day to day tasks to fulfill the programs requirements. All contacts must be documented
- Completed all required certifications mandated by DCED. This will include online classes, in person in Latrobe, PA at the Clean Energy Center. Training with a current auditor on the HEAT App
- Other duties as assigned by Program Administrator and/or Program Manager
- Complete certification for HEP Auditor and Quality Control Specialist (QCI). Complete BPI Certification for Utility Program Work
- Completion of daily mileage backups charged to appropriate programs as well as daily timecard maintenance
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Certification by a technical school or equivalent work experience in residential home construction (desired, but not necessary for hire)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of air infiltration and the use of a blower door as a diagnostic tool (desired, but not necessary for hire)
- A knowledge of a building structure and an understanding of the way a home operates as a system (desired, but not necessary for hire)
- Ability to work with a wide range of people
- Ability to motivate others to help themselves
- Being a team player
- Must have your own transportation which we will reimburse mileage unless an Agency WX vehicle is assigned to you
- BPI certified (not required for hire but needed soon after)
- OHSA 10-Construction Certificate
- Computer knowledge Word and Excel
- List of Training Certifications to be completed for an auditor and quality control inspector
- HVAC knowledge and testing of all types of HVAC equipment (helpful, but not required)
Conditions:
- Field work daily
- Time spent by oneself while traveling
- Continuous paperwork and computer work
- Field and site visits
- Travel to acquire required certification
- One office day a week for paperwork
ACTION-Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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