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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Air Sealing Technician

2.	Building Analyst/Supervisor

3.	Building Energy Retrofit Technician

4.	Compounding Technician

5.	Director Construction Services

6.	Director of Housing and Energy Services

7.	Energy Administrator

8.	Energy Assistant

9.	Energy Auditor

10.	Energy Conservation Director

11.	Energy Director

12.	Home Weatherizing Worker

13.	Housing Director

14.	Lead Weatherization Installer-Technician

15.	Residential Air Sealing Technician

16.	Weatherization Administrator

17.	Weatherization and Housing Inspector

18.	Weatherization Coordinator

19.	Weatherization Crew Leader

20.	Weatherization Director

21.	Weatherization Field Technician

22.	Weatherization Installer

23.	Weatherization Specialist

24.	Weatherization Technician

25.	Weatherseal Technician

Job Tasks

	Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment. Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.

	Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement. Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.

	Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed. Record operational or environmental data.

	Apply insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls. Install insulation in equipment or structures.

	Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work. Prepare operational reports.

	Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency. Install green structural components, equipment or systems. Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

	Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes. Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.

	Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy efficient lighting. Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.

	Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners. Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.

	Clean and maintain tools and equipment. Clean equipment or facilities. Maintain construction tools or equipment.

	Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments. Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.

	Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation. Install insulation in equipment or structures.

	Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services. Estimate construction project costs.

	Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses. Install insulation in equipment or structures. Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

	Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall. Install building fixtures.

	Wrap water heaters with water heater blankets. Install insulation in equipment or structures.

	Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls. Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

	Install storm windows or storm doors and verify proper fit. Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation. Install doors or windows.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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 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.

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.

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.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

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.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

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.

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.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

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.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

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