Appliance Specialist

Socket.dev; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a Weatherization Appliance Specialist to evaluate client appliances, educate on energy savings, and coordinate appliance orders under grant programs.

The role includes site visits, training participation, and potential out-of-state travel. Strong communication, driving license, and basic math skills are required to support energy efficiency initiatives and client relations within the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to undergo criminal background screening and annual driving record checks.
• Proficiency in basic math and ability to interpret written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client appliances for energy efficiency upgrades and educate on energy savings.
• Facilitate and monitor appliance orders through grantors and vendors.
• Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and travel as needed.
• Identify eligible clients for appliance programs and schedule services.
• Conduct site visits to collect information and obtain signatures.
• Monitor and report progress to Program Director.
• Coordinate with partners on ordering, client relations, and job completions.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Math skills

Physical ability

Instruction interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hancock Software

Job description

weatherization Appliance specialist

Energy and Social Services Department

Full-time (40 Hours Per Week)

General Responsibility

• To evaluate client appliances for energy efficiency upgrades, to provide educational information regarding the benefits of saving energy.
• To facilitate and monitor appliance order through grantors and vendors.

Specific Responsibilities

• Participating in In-service, Orientation, Supervision and Staff Meetings.
• Attending relevant training/conferences as requested/directed by the President/Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Operating Officer.
• (This may include out-of-state travel).
• Supporting the Mission and Vision of Success of the Tri-County Community Action Agency within the community.
• Identify eligible clients for the Appliance Management Program and Home Energy Appliance Rebate program, schedule same for program services.
• Conduct site visits to client homes to obtain pictures, measurements, owner's signatures, and client preference of appliance.
• Educate client relative to potential energy conservation measures that can be employed in the home.
• Order and monitor appliances through Hancock Software and forwarding relative work orders to the contractors/vendors.
• Keep track of client relations and work orders through file audits and spreadsheets to report to Program Director.
• Liaise with Westbay Community Action and Office of Energy Resources relative to ordering, client relations, and job completions in Hancock.
• Monitor program for compliance and goal completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Possess or will train for all necessary licenses and/or certifications as mandated by Weatherization Grantors.
• Must have knowledge of heating systems, insulation procedures, energy efficiency measures and related areas.

Special Qualifications

• Computer literacy, with friendly excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must have a valid driver's license and valid vehicle insurance.
• Must be willing to undergo a thorough criminal background screening and an annual driver's record check.
• Must be able to perform basic math problems and equations and be able to reason rationally.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job.
• Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.

Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.