What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist intern position at Community Action Corporation of South Texas?
General Summary
Assist conducting on-site technical assistance visits. Visits will use diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, manometers, or infrared cameras to determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each home.
The Weatherization Specialist intern will have the opportunity to build on what they have learned while making meaningful contributions in a real work environment
Primary Responsibilities
- Assessments and Inspections
- Responsible for aiding in completing assessments and final inspections of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades according to federal and state requirements.
2. Vehicle and equipment Maintenance
- Assist with maintaining inventory of all equipment.
- Assist with maintaining vehicles.
3. Other duties as assigned
Work Experience
N / A
Education / Certifications / Licensure
Required
- High School diploma or GED.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record
- be able to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check.
Skills
Required
- The candidate must also possess basic computer skills.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to good writing and oral communicative skills (bilingual in Spanish-English preferred.)
- Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors.
Physical Requirements
- The candidate must be able to perform manual labor which includes lifting moderate weight containers.
- Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Lifting will be primarily confined to weatherization equipment, occasional on premises lifting of boxes of office supplies and minor office equipment.
- Light to medium physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, talking for up to eight (8) hours a day.
- Must have good vision.
Last updated : 2024-11-26