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*Fulltime position – No nights, No weekends, No holidays!*
_This
position works with the Weatherization department to help make a
difference in the lives of families by lowering their energy bills and
helping them live in safe, energy-efficient homes. Responsible for
inspecting and analyzing residential building envelope, HVAC systems,
heating systems, electrical, plumbing and all other aspects of
building characteristics with an emphasis on energy conservation.
Preparing necessary work orders related to energy audits. Computer
proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office products
(Word, Excel, Outlook) is desirable. Experience in residential energy,
education, and construction highly desirable. Full time position._
_Work 8-hour days, Monday through Friday._
_Excellent benefit
package including IPERS, health, dental & vision insurance. Vacation &
Sick leave._
*EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:*
Supports
the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the
following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration,
innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and
accountability and ownership.
*GENERAL SUMMARY:*
Evaluates
houses eligible for weatherization under the state and DOE
weatherization programs, prepares jobs for contractors, and oversees
contractor work.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*
1. Perform and
document blower door, carbon monoxide, and combustion testing.
2.
Inspect and report on attic and all areas requiring insulation.
3. Determine the infiltration and furnace needs of client’s
homes.
4. Document with digital photos areas of customer homes to
be weatherized prior to contractor work.
5. Establish a
comfortable relationship with clients and explain the weatherization
program and the benefits of having their house weatherized.
6.
Evaluate houses according to the latest edition of the Iowa
Weatherization Work Standards.
7. Fill out the necessary
paperwork to build a file on each house which will allow entering
proper data on the state software system (NEAT/MHEA).
8. Prepare
necessary instructions and materials to give to the contractors to
perform the work.
9. Oversee contractors as necessary to ensure
the work is done according to state standards.
10. Approve
contractor change orders as necessary.
11. Prepare progress
reports as necessary to keep the Energy Director informed as to the
status of houses evaluated, in the process, and completed.
12.
Work with the Energy Director on maintaining relationships with
current contractors and procuring more contractors as necessary.
*SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:*
1. Knowledge of Agency
policies, practices, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of local,
state, and federal laws and regulations.
3. Excellent oral and
written communication skills.
4. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with staff,
management,
clients, vendors, and various other business and community
contacts.
5. Ability to provide effective supervision and
direction to contractors,
including skills in motivating,
coaching, and mentoring.
6. Ability to provide training for
contractors.
7. Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail.
8. Excellent time management skills, including the
ability to work under pressure,
prioritize projects and meet
deadlines.
9. Skills in operating various office equipment,
including a personal computer,
printer, electronic typewriter,
facsimile machine, photocopying machine,
calculator, ten-key
adding machine, paper shredder, telephone system, etc.
10.
Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems.
11.
Ability to work with confidential information.
12. Ability to
work in a team-based environment.
13. Ability to adapt to the
organization’s changing needs.
14. Ability to pass a physical
examination.
*NOTE:* A review of this position has excluded the
marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the
performance of essential functions. All duties and responsibilities
listed above are essential job functions and requirements and are
subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s)
will possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform each duty
or function proficiently.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
A High school
diploma or its equivalent. Two years experience in the construction
trade preferred.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
0-24%
25-49%
50-74%
75-100%
Seeing:
Must be able to read documents
and use computer.
X
Hearing:
Must be able
to communicate with staff, and other agencies.
X
Standing/Walking/Moving/Driving
X
Climbing/Stoop/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/
Pushing
X
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
Must be able to write,
type, and use phone system/copier/fax machine.
X
*WORKING CONDITIONS:*
This factor measures the surrounding or
physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to
which those conditions make the job disagreeable. Consider the
presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, fuel, dirt, heat
fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc. Normal
working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions
*GENERAL INFORMATION:*
The statements contained in this job
description are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
personnel so classified. Individuals may perform other duties as
assigned. Furthermore, this document does not establish a contract for
employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the
employer.
Weatherization Auditor – Carroll
This position
works with the Weatherization department to help make a difference in
the lives of families by lowering their energy bills and helping them
live in safe, energy-efficient homes. Responsible for inspecting and
analyzing residential building envelope, HVAC systems, heating
systems, electrical, plumbing and all other aspects of building
characteristics with an emphasis on energy conservation. Preparing
necessary work orders related to energy audits. Computer proficiency,
including familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel,
Outlook) is desirable. Experience in residential energy, education,
and construction highly desirable. Full time position. Work 8-hour
days, Monday through Friday. Excellent benefit package including
IPERS, health, dental & vision insurance. Vacation & Sick leave.
AD#2315 EOE
Education & Experience: Required: High school diploma
or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and insurance
Preferred: 2 years of carpentry or construction-related work
_At New Opportunities, Inc. we strive every day to help people and
change lives. No position is ever “just a job”. You will leave work
every day knowing that you have made a positive difference for the
children and families we serve._
Job Type: Full-time
