Weatherization Installer and Technician
Other Titles
Building Analyst/Supervisor, Director of Housing and Energy Services, Energy Administrator, Energy Assistant, Energy Auditor, Energy Conservation Director, Housing Director, Lead Weatherization Installer-Technician, Weatherization Director, Weatherization Installer
Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and businesses and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing ventilating, and air-conditioning work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.
Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.
Apply insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.
Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy-efficient lighting.
Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
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 cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
Wrap water heaters with water heater blankets.
Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.
Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Systems Analysis→ Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Operation and Control→ Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public→ Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Scheduling Work and Activities→ Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Documenting/Recording Information→ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others→ Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization→ Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Thinking Creatively→ Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Coaching and Developing Others→ Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Developing and Building Teams→ Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates→ Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources→ Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment→ Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic principles.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others→ Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Install green structural components, equipment or systems.
Prepare operational reports.
Record operational or environmental data.
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
Clean equipment or facilities.
Maintain construction tools or equipment.
Estimate construction project costs.
Install building fixtures.
Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
Install doors or windows.
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Depth Perception→ The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.
Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Building and Construction→ Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal Service→ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mechanical→ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics→ Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Production and Processing→ Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management→ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Analytical or scientific software -- Energy auditing software
Calendar and scheduling software -- Appointment scheduling software; Work scheduling software
Customer relationship management CRM software -- e.g., Sage; Xero; Salesforce software; Oracle Eloqua; Salesforce.com
Database user interface and query software -- Database software; Energy use ratings databases; Microsoft Access
Development environment software -- e.g., Apache Ant
Electronic mail software -- e.g., Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software -- e.g., Odoo; Sage; Xero; Sapama; ebizframe; Macro 2000; SYSPRO ERP; QuickEasy BOS; TrueERP; Microsoft Dynamics; NetSuite ERP; Oracle Hyperion; SAP
Internet browser software -- e.g., Apple Safari; Microsoft Windows Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox
Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace
Operating system software -- e.g., Apple macOS; Bash; Hewlett Packard HP-UX; Job control language JCL; KornShell; Linux; Microsoft Windows; Oracle Solaris; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Shell script; Ubuntu; UNIX
Presentation software -- e.g., Google Slides; Corel Presentations; Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software -- e.g., Confluence; Sapama Projects; Sciforma PPM solution; Xero Projects; Microsoft Project; Easy Projects; Microsoft SharePoint; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets
Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs
Air compressors→ Portable air compressors
Awls→ Scratch awls
Catalytic combustion analyzers→ Heating system combustion analyzers
Caulking guns
Circuit tester→ Plug-in circuit testers
Claw hammer→ Claw hammers
Cold chisels
Desktop computers
Digital camcorders or video cameras→ Remote video cameras
Ear muffs→ Protective ear muffs
End cut pliers→ End cutting nippers
Goggles→ Safety goggles
Hacksaw→ Hacksaws
Handheld thermometer→ Handheld digital thermometers
Infrared imagers→ Infrared thermographic scanners
Inspection mirror→ Inspection mirrors
Ladders→ Extension ladders
Leak testing equipment→ Blower doors; Smoke generators
Linemans pliers→ Electrician's pliers
Manometers→ Digital manometers
Masks or accessories→ Dust masks
Minivans or vans→ Work vans
Moisture meters→ Moisture detectors
Multi gas monitors→ Multi-gas analyzers
Needlenose pliers
Notebook computers→ Laptop computers
Nut drivers→ Universal nut wrenches
Ohmmeters→ Volt-ohm meters VOM
Personal computers
Pocket calculator→ Handheld calculators
Power blowers→ Insulation blowers
Power drills→ Cordless drills
Power saws→ Circular saws; Reciprocating saws
Power staple guns→ Power staplers
Pry bars→ Wrecking bars
Pullers→ Cat's paws
Punches or nail sets or drifts→ Pin punches
Putty knives→ Putty scrapers
Ratchets→ Ratchet sets
Remote reading thermometers→ Non-contact digital thermometers
Respirators→ Protective respirators
Rivet tools→ Pop rivet guns
Saws→ Hand saws
Scaffolding
Screwdrivers→ Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers
Single gas monitors→ Carbon dioxide CO2 testers
Slip or groove joint pliers→ Slip joint pliers
Socket sets→ Socket wrench sets
Squares→ Combination squares; Framing squares
Stripping tools→ Wire strippers
Tape measures→ Steel measuring tapes
Tinners snips→ Electric tin snips; Hand tin snips
Voltage or current meters→ Digital voltmeters DVM; Non-contact voltage detectors
Wattmeters→ Digital wattmeters
Wet or dry combination vacuum cleaners→ Shop vacuums
Wire brushes→ Wire cleaning brushes
Wire lug crimping tool→ Sheet metal crimpers
Wood chisels
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.