Energy Efficiency Technician

Job Description

At PosiGen, we are passionate about providing money saving solar energy and energy efficiency solutions for people of all income levels. We are seeking an equally passionate Energy Efficiency Technician to help further our mission through excellent craftsmanship, customer service, and a team-focused approach.

As an Energy Efficiency Technician, you are critical in our mission to both help the environment and save our customers money on their energy bills. You will perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. This includes using blower doors, duct blasters, pressure pans, various ladders, combustion safety equipment, various hand tool and power tools to install insulation, energy conservation devices, duct sealing, caulking, air sealing, lighting, thermostats, CO detectors, and weather stripping, and make minor repairs to homes.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct physical site assessments using a variety of equipment and tools including but not limited to; pressure diagnostic equipment, measuring devices, hand tools, various ladder types and sizes, blower door, combustion safety analysis equipment and protective equipment.
• Install energy efficient upgrades in single family residential projects including but not limited to; insulation, pipe insulation, plumbing fixture aerators, duct sealing, air sealing, compact florescent light bulbs, and thermostat replacement.
• Perform energy audit; produce pre and post reduction numbers from testing.
• Prepare documentation of energy efficiency upgrades for upload to shared database and communicate results to homeowners, supervisors and contractors.
• Maintain quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards, analyze and resolve quality and customer service problems, identify trends and recommend system improvements.
• Follow safety guidelines and bring attention to any potentially unsafe work environments.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• BPI certification is a plus.
• Experience in residential construction and/or maintenance industry preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace preferred, as well as a general disposition towards technology including the use of online platforms including DOE Energy Score, Dropbox, Salesforce (CRM) on various devices (laptop, tablet, and smart phone).
• Availability to work some Saturdays.
• Ability to lift thirty five pound (35lbs); the physical ability to work in tight areas, attics, crawl spaces, and hatch doors. Ability to work for periods in hot attics.
• Ability to work with fiberglass, cellulose, foam, mastic, and caulk in a safe manner.
• Ability to work clean and clean-up work site after completing each job.