Maintenance Tech/Energy Auditor

This is a full time, Direct Hire  position with our Pittsfield client.

The Energy Auditor role will deliver utility funded energy conservation programs to eligible Berkshire County residents.

This position involves installing utility approved energy conservation materials in client’s homes and advising clients on how to reduce their energy consumption.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will grow over time as skills advance.  Initial responsibilities would involve field visits that save electricity and ordering new and more efficient appliances for clients.  At the same time, these visits identify insulation needs and heating equipment needs.  Eventually, responsibilities might include any of the following:
 

• Working with homeowners, tenants, and contractors to determine specific quantities of insulation, air sealing, ventilation, and health and safety measures that improve the home.
• Performing blower door tests, combustion safety tests of heating equipment, and insuring that the building meets current ASHRAE standards
• Informing the homeowner about the insulation process and providing additional educational materials.
• Scheduling appointments with clients
• Working with various data bases to provide a detailed work order for the contractor
• Working with contractors while insulation is being installed.
• Performing quality control inspections and working with contractors if corrections need to be made.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Be sensitive to the needs of our income eligible clients and committed to their confidentiality.
• Accurate reporting and detailed record keeping of site visits.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Frequent phone communications, public contact, and working with others. Must be able to follow detailed instructions and adapt to frequent changes.
• Frequent evaluating, analyzing, and presenting information.  Perform complex or varied tasks.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional driving, walking, walking on wet, uneven, slippery surfaces.
• Frequent climbing, standing, bending, twisting, crawling, reaching above and below shoulder height, and grasping with one or both hands.  Some work in dusty, cramped environments. Some exposure to fumes, odors, as well as hot and cold temperatures.

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• Minimum of a high school/GED diploma.  BPI certification and knowledge of heating systems preferred.  Must be able to obtain state energy auditor certifications.
• Strong computer skills required, including working with data bases
• Prior knowledge of building sciences, home construction, and building performance practices.
• Excellent English communication skills - written and verbal - bilingual a plus.
• Must adapt and change responsibilities as needed by the agency.
• Must pass a CORI check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record
• Must have access to a  dependable vehicle with room for materials to be safely transpor