Weatherization Installers and Technicians
Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.
Also called: Energy Administrator · Field Technician · Weatherization and Housing Inspector · Weatherization Installer · Weatherization Technician · Weatherization Worker
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Top skills employers ask for
Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Learning Strategies
- Science
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
- Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
- Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
- Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
- Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
- Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
- Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
- Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.
- Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Tools & technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- SAP software
- Database software
- Energy auditing software
- Energy use ratings databases
- Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM
- Web browser software
- Work scheduling software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
Knowledge areas
- Building and Construction
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mechanical
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Public Safety and Security