Job Description
Pay: $19.65+ Per Hour (trainee). Energy Assessors with existing valid BPI license pay begins at $23.00/hour.
Duration/Usual Hours Per Week: Full-Time, 30 to 45 Hours Per Week Shift/Work Days: First Shift. Adjusted hours/times may be available after training, as needed Monday-Friday. Position is expected to be Monday-Friday between 8am-6pm
Minimum Requirements of Employer:
Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Desired
Professional Licenses / Certifications: Ideal candidate will have experience in residential home energy efficiency field and/or Energy Audits, basic home repairs. Interest and ability to learn and apply skills to each unique home required. Valid Driver's License: Required - Regular (Type D)
Vehicle: Required, Mileage reimbursement available.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:
Residential Energy Assessor is responsible for ensuring high quality improvements are performed in homes to company and building science standards. The Assessor will have experience and expertise in building science topics, will be able to correctly identify and solve problems in residential building stocks. After an initial training period, the Green Homeowners United Energy Assessor will be expected to:
Perform field data collection in the home sufficient for an energy assessment & energy model to be created for a home
Work with a coordinator to problem-solve on-the-ground issues in old homes to best reduce energy use and health hazards
Use a variety of tools - spray foam, caulk, mastic, weatherstripping & more - reduce energy loss through air sealing and duct sealing
Perform blower door tests, duct leakage tests, combustion safety tests, exhaust flow tests and more
Understand building science principals behind different construction approaches and energy efficiency improvements to further improve homes
Uphold the company's values of honesty, trust, promptness, entrepreneurialism, and sustainability
Experience / Qualifications:
Strong creative strategic thinking skills and willingness to innovate in fast moving issues
Basic measuring, math, and spatial modeling skills
Experience in either residential construction, remodeling or evaluating homes is preferred
Must be able to carry upwards of 50 lbs.
Excellent listening, interpersonal and problem solving skills, strong personal time management skills, organization skills, and the ability to work under pressure, and the ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining effective relationships -Ability to undertake occasional travel within Wisconsin
Must have a valid Driver's License
Candidates will be expected to undertake and pass Building Performance Institute "Building Analyst" training and continuing education (cost covered by Green Homeowners United)
Position Expectations
Present oneself to clients and partners with the values set forth by Green Homeowners United: honesty, trust, promptness, entrepreneurialism and sustainability
Maintain all equipment provided for execution of the role as required for proper usage, storage and protection
Perform energy assessments as needed for clients under the auspices of Green Homeowners United, and abide by the rules, regulations and company culture -Learn and retain Building Science concepts and be able to speak effectively to homeowners about the process
Respond to communication in a prompt and professional manner
Background check required
Benefits
Insurance: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision Insurance
Retirement & Financial: Retirement, Deferred Compensation
Education and Training: Paid Training
Comments: Union members are eligible for platinum 100% employer paid insurance after 1000 hours on job for apprentices or 600 hours on the job for journeypersons. Pension is vested after 5 years. Green Homeowners United offers a SIMPLE IRA (retirement account) with employer match available after $5000 in earnings.
How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter in any of the following ways:
Via email: sadie@greenhomeownersunited.com
Via fax: 414-435-9631
Mail: Green Homeowners United, 9618 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis WI 53214 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Center of Wisconsin Job Number 4024994
About the Company
Green Homeowners United exists to make it easier for homeowners and homebuyers to improve their property with renewable energy, energy-efficiency retrofits and water saving opportunities; and we help people find fair financing to afford the carbon-cutting upgrades that normally would be out of reach. Our teams receive on the job training and advancement opportunities. We're also a proud union shop, providing health benefits, training programs for workers to expand their skills, and a pension for when they retire.