What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Performance Field Technician position at SOUTHERN ENERGY MANAGEMENT INC?
Building Performance Field Technician
- Full-time $17.00 - $24.00 / hour - based in or around Wilmington, NC
- Company vehicle and equipment provided – start and stop from home
- Outstanding benefits package (health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, vision, dental, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more)
- Opportunity to work at a mission-driven certified B Corp committed to leading the change by using business as a force for good, named INC Best Place to Work
- Opportunity to bring your passion for sustainability and clean energy to work
Southern Energy Management (SEM) is seeking a full-time Home Performance Field Technician to perform visual inspections, diagnostic testing, collecting field data and verifying single-family homes to various energy and green certifications such as Energy Star, NGBS, LEED for Homes and more.
Daily Job Duties:
- Inspect new residential buildings for code compliance and energy efficient construction features including framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC
- Perform diagnostic testing for whole house air leakage and duct leakage in new homes to calculate energy efficiency performance
- Communicate directly with home builders and trades, to help them meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals
- Accurate, real-time entry of field data into energy modeling software
Required Qualifications:
- Fast and accurate data entry
- Technical proficiency and basic computer skills
- Preferred experience with iOS, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and energy modeling software.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for 100 feet unassisted
- Ability to work outdoors, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces and attics
- Valid driver’s license (min 5 years) and clean driving record
Preferred Certifications and Experience:
- OSHA 10 certification
- HERS Rater, RFI and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation
- High Performance residential construction (BPI, RESNET)
SEM values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply. Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA are especially encouraged to apply for this position. SEM is a company that values the employment of local community members - seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and relating directly to climate justice.
Salary : $17 - $24
