Home Energy Assessor

Community Action Corporation of South Texas; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Corporation of South Texas is seeking a field-based Weatherization Assistant in McAllen, TX. The role conducts on-site efficiency assessments using diagnostic tools, documents findings, and helps ensure compliance with program standards.

The position supports inspections, report preparation, and coordination with contractors, while maintaining equipment and vehicle readiness for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to pass pre-employment physical and background check.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment and weatherization construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing assessments and final inspections of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades per requirements.
• Assist in scheduling assessments and inspections.
• Prepare Building Weatherization Reports (BWRs) and Building Work Orders for assigned cases.

Skills

Training willingness

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Summary

Conduct on-site technical assistance visits to ensure compliance with the program’s installation procedures and efficiency standards. Visits will involve the use of diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, manometers, or infrared cameras in order to determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each home. Assesses subcontractor performance and determines compliance with approved program operating plans and requirements. Responsible for preparing weatherization reports and conducting final inspections for each home.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Assessments and Inspections

• Responsible for providing assistance in completing assessments and final inspections of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades according to federal and state requirements.
• Assist in training weatherization participants on techniques and methods in conserving energy.
• Assist in scheduling assessments and inspections.

2. Work Orders and Building Weatherization Reports

• Assist filling out Building Work Orders completely and accurately for each assigned case.
• Assist filling out Building Weatherization Reports (BWRs) completely and accurately for each assigned case.
• Maintain positive working relations with the contractors.

3. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

• Responsible for maintaining inventory of all equipment and ensuring that it is loaded in the vehicle and ready to go daily, to include Monthly Ladder Inspection Forms.
• Responsible for maintaining vehicles, to include fueling, cleaning, servicing, and completing Monthly Vehicle Reports.

4. Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• Experience in two years working in a construction setting and/or office.
• Must have experience operating general office equipment and understand principles, methods, and practices of weatherization construction

Education/Certifications/Licensure

Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• The candidate must be able to conduct inventories.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check.

Preferred

• Associate's degree in business or a related field.

Skills

• Must be willing to attend on-going appropriate trainings which may require occasional out-of-town travel and/or overnight stay.
• The candidate must also possess basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to good writing and oral communicative skills.
• Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors

Physical Requirements

If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.

• The candidate must be able to perform manual labor which includes lifting moderate weight containers.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Lifting will be primarily confined to weatherization equipment, occasional on premises lifting of boxes of office supplies and minor office equipment.
• Light to medium physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, talking for up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Must have good vision.