Weatherization Installer / Energy Efficiency Technician (Willing to train)

Energy Efficiency Technician

PACE Energy Department is looking for a motivated and dedicated Energy Efficiency Technician (also referred to as Weatherization Installer) to join the team and organization. The Weatherization Installer will be primarily responsible for conducting residential unit energy assessments per Program guidelines and quality assurance inspections. In particular, the successful candidate will perform the duties and responsibilities below. If you have minimum experience but are passionate and willing to learn, then we encourage you to still apply. We are willing to provide training to committed applicants with passion and dedication to learn and grow in the role and with the organization.

Position Responsibilities & Duties :

• Comply with and practice safety procedures and guidelines in accordance with PACE and Cal OSHA safety standards and guidelines.
• Perform minor envelope repair necessary to stop air infiltration such as window and door repair / replacement and attendant hardware, repair / replacement of thresholds, door shoes, as well as patch walls and perform caulking.
• Install weatherstripping, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, thermostats, switch / outlet gaskets, low flow showerheads / thermostatic shower valves, faucet aerators, window / glass replacements, compact fluorescent light bulbs, Torchiere lamps, hardwired lamps, microwave ovens, LED lights, smart power strips, ceiling fans and other feasible and applicable measures.
• Install energy efficient refrigerators and remove old refrigerators for disposal.
• May perform HVAC related mitigation tasks including vent system repairs, mitigation of gas leaks, and installation of gas stove ranges and window or wall-mounted air conditioning units to meet ECIP health and safety standards.
• Install solar thermal / photovoltaic panels.
• Perform attic / ceiling / floor / wall insulation, blow and / or lay various types of insulation in attics and floors.
• Crawl into the attic to install applicable air vents needed for combustion ventilation and / or cross ventilation and install barriers to protect heat-producing devices such as the hot water heater, furnaces, recess lighting and doorbell transformer, etc.
• Operate diagnostic equipment like Duct Blaster and / or Blower Door per program requirement and complete appropriate reports.
• Conduct Post Weatherization activities such as Post Combustion Appliance Safety Testing (CAS) on appliances repaired / replaced by subcontractor(s), if needed.
• Accurately complete daily work activity reports (timesheets) to track actual working hours and measures installed and completed to be submitted to crew leader daily.
• Review assessments prior to commencing work, interpret the blower door reading results in relation to sealing measure requirements.
• Read, understand and implement instructions correctly.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers concerning day-to-day operations as well as with clients to promote program goals and its benefits.
• Attend training / workshops as required.
• Assist with the inventory process of counting, receiving and balancing of materials, supplies, tools and equipment daily.
• Install required / eligible measures in accordance with CSD's Weatherization Installation Standards (WIS) Manual, Policies and Procedures and in a Lead-Safe manner on pre-1978 and Asbestos Contained Materials on pre-1981 dwellings.
• Work schedule will involve after hours and / or weekend assignments, as needed by the program.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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