• Weatherization Energy Auditor

    Chautauqua Opportunities (Jamestown, NY)


    WEATHERIZATION ENERGY AUDITOR

    Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=402+Chandler+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) • Home, Business, and Asset Development

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    Position Data:

    Grade: 7 Non-Exempt

     

    Reports to: Weatherization Manager

    Basic Function or Position Summary:

    Determines work scope for energy efficiency and home renovation projects to be code compliant, maximize energy efficiency, return on investment and increase property value.Salary $19.66/hourly

     

    Security Clearance:Access Level 3 – V,A,C,R

    Requirements

    Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

    + Performs pre and post audits of all homes on project list

    + Responsible for quality of work and customer satisfaction.

    + Health and safety testing as required by contract

    + Pre and Post blower door tests

    + House write ups including all measuring and drawings

    + Develop material list for each job

    + Assist in reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements and preparing itemized list

    + Assigns staff to jobs in compliance with pre-determined parameters

    + Schedule crews to maximize time and performance

    + Provide on-site quality checks of construction work, including post-audits, health and safety tests

    + Review and approve change work order requests

    + Monitor crew paperwork

    + Document customer, crew and material information in agency data systems

    + Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations and monitor compliance

    + Maintain knowledge of energy-efficiency construction technologies, industry standards, local building codes

    + Provide guidance and direction to work crews on how to complete approved work scopes

    + Customer interactions:

    + Explain options and purpose of proposed renovations

    + Educate customer on energy efficiency and return on investment, connecting to reducing costs and increasing asset value

    + Participates in establishing procedures and parameters relative to service implementation

    + Promotes agency mission.

    + Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

    + Maintains consistent professional customer service.

    + Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

    + Other duties as designated by supervisor

    Key Working Relationships:

    A. Internal: Weatherization Specialist I, Weatherization Manager

    B. External: Customer, Vendors, Sub Contractors

    Supervisory Scope:

    A. Number of staff supervised: 0

    B. Titles supervised: 0

    Organizational Responsibilities:

    + Adheres to all policies and procedures

    + Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

    + Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

    + Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

    Knowledge, Skills Required:

    + High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree in sciences, Business, or Human services preferred.

    + Minimum of one year of experience in energy efficiency work or three years of experience in a construction or home repair related field.

    + Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.

    + Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment and experience with Google drive.

    + Goal oriented.

    + Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.

    + Bilingual preferred.

    + Strong teaming skills.

    + Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

    + QCI requirement within 3 years of employment

    Physical:

    + Exerts heavy force in excess of 50 pounds

    + Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel: reach with hands and arms, push or pull, climb ladders up to 35 feet, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sit and stand

    Special Requirements, if any:

    + Valid Drivers license

    + Ability to travel

    + Reliable transportation

    + Authorized Driver of A COI Vehicle

    + Flexibility in work schedule

    + Must be able to obtain Building Performance Institute’s Building Analyst certification within one year of hire.

    + Must be able to obtain Building Performance Institute’s Energy Auditor certification within 2 years of hire.

    + Required to receive OSHA 10 hour certification

    + Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required

    + Must be able to provide consistent even-tempered customer service at all times

    + Works compassionately with a diverse population

    + Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical certification (if applicable)