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Weatherization Installers and Technicians

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
Install green structural components, equipment or systems.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
Install doors or windows.
Install building fixtures.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Estimate construction project costs.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Clean equipment or facilities.
Maintain construction tools or equipment.
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
Record operational or environmental data.
Prepare operational reports.
Test products for functionality or quality.
Test characteristics of materials or structures.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Achievement

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Tasks

Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.
Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.
Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
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 and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.
Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.
Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.
Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy-efficient lighting.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.
Install storm windows or storm doors and verify proper fit.
Wrap water heaters with water heater blankets.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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