Fulltime position - No nights, No weekends, No holidays!

This position works with the Weatherization department to help make a difference in the lives of families by lowering their energy bills and helping them live in safe, energy-efficient homes. Responsible for inspecting and analyzing residential building envelope, HVAC systems, heating systems, electrical, plumbing and all other aspects of building characteristics with an emphasis on energy conservation. Preparing necessary work orders related to energy audits. Computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) is desirable. Experience in residential energy, education, and construction highly desirable. Full time position.

Work 8-hour days, Monday through Friday.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

 GENERAL SUMMARY:

Evaluates houses eligible for weatherization under the state and DOE weatherization programs, prepares jobs for contractors, and oversees contractor work.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 1.     Perform and document blower door, carbon monoxide, and combustion testing.

2.     Inspect and report on attic and all areas requiring insulation.

3.     Determine the infiltration and furnace needs of client’s homes.

4.     Document with digital photos areas of customer homes to be weatherized prior to contractor work. 

5.     Establish a comfortable relationship with clients and explain the weatherization program and the benefits of having their house weatherized. 

6.     Evaluate houses according to the latest edition of the Iowa Weatherization Work Standards. 

7.     Fill out the necessary paperwork to build a file on each house which will allow entering proper data on the state software system (NEAT/MHEA). 

8.     Prepare necessary instructions and materials to give to the contractors to perform the work. 

9.     Oversee contractors as necessary to ensure the work is done according to state standards.

10.  Approve contractor change orders as necessary.

11.  Prepare progress reports as necessary to keep the Energy Director informed as to the status of houses evaluated, in the process, and completed. 

12.  Work with the Energy Director on maintaining relationships with current contractors and procuring more contractors as necessary.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

1.     Knowledge of Agency policies, practices, and procedures.

2.     Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

3.     Excellent oral and written communication skills.

4.     Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff,
management, clients, vendors, and various other business and community contacts. 

5.     Ability to provide effective supervision and direction to contractors,
including skills in motivating, coaching, and mentoring. 

6.     Ability to provide training for contractors.

7.     Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

8.     Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure,
prioritize projects and meet deadlines.

9.     Skills in operating various office equipment, including a personal computer,
printer, electronic typewriter, facsimile machine, photocopying machine,
calculator, ten-key adding machine, paper shredder, telephone system, etc.

10.  Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems.

11.  Ability to work with confidential information.

12.  Ability to work in a team-based environment.

13.  Ability to adapt to the organization's changing needs.

14.  Ability to pass a physical examination.

NOTE:  A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential functions. All duties and responsibilities listed above are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform each duty or function proficiently.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

A High school diploma or its equivalent. Two years experience in the construction trade preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This factor measures the surrounding or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable.  Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, fuel, dirt, heat fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.  Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.  Furthermore, this document does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.