Assessor/Installer Champaign, Urbana IL

Ameren; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren in Illinois is seeking an Energy Efficiency Technician to conduct on-site assessments of mobile homes, perform blower door tests, install efficiency measures, and document findings in the program database.

You will travel locally, follow safety policies, and communicate concepts clearly. Requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with power tools.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization.
• Ability to detect and solve project issues.
• Strong attention to detail and advanced computer literacy.
• High level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Performs job site assessments including blower door tests to verify measures to be installed.
• Installs energy efficiency measures to establish quality standards.
• Documents assessment findings and material installations in the program database
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately inputs data in formats to support data analysis and program report functions.
• Local or regional travel required on a daily basis.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blower door equipment

Power tools

Safety awareness

Job description

Conduct energy assessments in manufactured homes to identify various lighting, water savings, HVAC, air sealing and insulation improvement opportunities. Perform installation of energy efficiency improvements including underneath the mobile home. Conduct health and safety and mobile home belly wrap inspections as needed.

Desired Skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs job site assessments including blower door tests to verify measures to be installed.
• Installs energy efficiency measures to establish quality standards.
• Identifies tools and materials necessary for completion of the job.
• Performs all assigned installation tasks.
• Documents assessment findings and material installations in the program database
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately inputs data in formats to support data analysis and program report functions.
• Dresses in approved apparel include proper footwear, long pants, and identifying contractor shirt and badge.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pass background and drug screen.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to effectively communicate program concepts.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment providing and taking direction.
• Computer proficiency.
• Local or regional travel required on a daily basis.
• Flexibility in schedule required.

Working Conditions:

• Employee will be required to climb 6-ft to 10-ft ladders to access work.
• Employee may be required to drive 6 hours one way to job site.
• Employees will be required to work with power tools and operate equipment.
• Employees may need to lift up to 50lbs and requires full range of motion
• Employees will be required to crawl in confined spaces.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization.
• Ability to detect and solve project issues.
• Strong attention to detail and advanced computer literacy.
• High level of professionalism.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in energy efficiency.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. The position may require travel up to 50%