Field Technician

Walker-Miller Energy Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker-Miller Energy Services is seeking an IQ Field Technician to travel to scheduled residential and small commercial sites to install energy efficient equipment and products, including aerators, lighting, and other efficiency measures.

The role emphasizes explaining incentive programs, meeting safety and quality standards, and collaborating with a team to drive energy savings for customers and utilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience in basic wiring, lighting, construction, HVAC, or related tech.
• 1-2 years customer service or sales experience.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude required.
• Experience installing technologies and using tools preferred.
• Background in building science, weatherization, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install energy efficient equipment and products.
• Travel to pre-scheduled residential and small commercial appointments.
• Present and explain incentive programs to customers.
• Complete and maintain required paperwork and records.
• Follow safety and work rules; meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the team to improve operations year over year.
• Occasional weekend travel to job sites may be required.

Skills

Basic wiring

Lighting

Construction

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Sales experience

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Tools usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tools usage

Job description

Evergreen Posting

Walker-Miller Energy Services is experiencing tremendous growth, and we're always looking to connect with exceptional talent for future opportunities.

Company Overview

Founded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that assist electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Our experience driven philosophy of clean energy as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE.

• B - Boldly Go
• E - Embrace Equity
• H - Humble Confidence
• I - Inclusive Stewardship
• V - Value Reputation
• E - Extraordinary Experience

Position Overview

The IQ Field Technician is responsible for traveling to pre-scheduled appointments to install energy efficient equipment and products. Services are targeted to the residential and small commercial markets including building owners, management companies, small business owners, and trade allies / contractors. Introduce the various incentive programs that pertain to the customer segments, if necessary. This position will also be responsible for introducing and explaining the incentive programs that pertain to these customers sectors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Perform all required duties as directed to install energy efficient equipment and products.
• Daily travel to pre-scheduled appointments at apartments, condo units and other qualified building types.
• Provide a professional appearance appropriate for a representative of our organization and the client.
• Ensure the meeting of customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the program’s strategic direction regarding energy efficiency and the business activities of its customers.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Perform all required duties as directed to install energy efficient equipment and products including aerators, showerheads, and compact fluorescent lights. Install all energy efficiency equipment according to proper procedures.
• Perform blower door and combustion safety testing as required by the program.
• Work in a team atmosphere to collaborate and continuously improve operations year after year.
• Occasional weekend travel to a job site to accommodate a customer’s need may be required.

Education And Experience

• Embrace and operate within our core values
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• One to three years of experience preferably in basic wiring, lighting, construction, HVAC, troubleshooting and/or other technologies installed in commercial/residential applications.
• One to two years of previous customer service/sales experience required.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude required
• Experience in installing technologies, manual labor and using tools – Preferred
• Background preferred in one or more of the following: - Preferred
• Building science and design
• Building envelope
• Weatherization or related fields
• Building maintenance
• Home inspection
• HVAC, lighting, controls, or renewable energy