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WEATHERIZATION LABORER

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: 4 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Weatherization Manager

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Perform basic energy efficiency and residential renovation projects including general construction, air sealing, insulation, plumbing, basic wiring, HVAC, siding, and roofing.Salary $17.58/hourly

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

+ Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings

+ Installation of fiberglass, cellulose, foam and pipe insulation

+ Install dryer vents

+ Taping, molding, to seal holes in existing walls and ceiling

+ Install drywall, taping, and mudding

+ Remove all types of siding on a home and replace

+ Assist with hot water tank and heating system repair and replacement

+ Plumbing repairs

+ Basic Wiring repairs – switches, outlets, fixtures

+ Use proper work lead smart, lead safe techniques using the HEPA vacuums

+ Installation or repair of all types of HVAC Systems

+ Caulking and sealing as needed of interior and exterior locations

+ Equipment installations of energy saving devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, duct mastic, LED lighting, energy saving shower heads.

+ Contribute to inventory control by reporting daily usage of materials

+ Assist with daily testing requirements for health and safety or energy efficiency measures

+ Maintain a clean work environment

+ 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 Energy Auditor, Construction Weatherization Manager

B. External: Customer

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

+ One year of experience in construction, home repair, energy efficiency, trades; or providing manual labor required

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

+ Strong teaming skills

+ Continuous professional development expected

Physical:

+ Exerts heavy force in excess of 50 pounds

+ Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions

+ 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, stand and sit

Special Requirements, if any:

+ Valid Drivers license

+ Ability to travel

+ Reliable transportation

+ Flexibility in work schedule

+ Authorized Driver of a COI vehicle, if all requirements are met

+ Service area cross training

+ Must provide own hand tools (see attached list)

+ Ability to use a respirator.

+ Required to attend Boot Camp Training and receive certification within 1 year and thereafter every 3 years.

+ Required to receive OSHA 10 hour certification within 1 year.

+ Required to receive Lead RRP certification within 1 year and thereafter every 5 years.

+ Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required

+ Works compassionately with diverse population.

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

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

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