Insulation Crew Member

PEACE, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PEACE, Inc. is seeking an on-site Weatherization technician with carpentry experience in Syracuse. The role requires a NYS driver license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to learn insulation materials and installation techniques.

Ideal candidates can operate basic computer tools and safely handle physical tasks such as bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, crawling, and climbing ladders while using power and hand tools to install and seal housing units.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS driver license and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer at least 1 year of construction or carpentry experience.
• Must be able to attend Weatherization trainings and use basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Properly install high-density blown cellulose, including removing and replacing different types of siding materials without damage to siding.
• Install air-sealing materials to control infiltration using proper applications and techniques.
• Perform all measures requiring carpentry skills on housing units as assigned.
• Perform interim and post blower door tests to measure infiltration rates.
• Maintain proper material inventory control records related to units worked on.

Skills

NYS driver license

Construction carpentry experience

Carpentry skills

Materials & terminology knowledge

Weatherization trainings

Basic computer skills

Physical ability: bend, lift 50 lbs, 1

Power tools

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

A current NYS driver license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably a minimum of one year of experience in construction or carpentry. General carpentry skills, and basic understanding of construction materials and their proper application, knowledge of building types, components and terminologies. Ability to attend provided Weatherization trainings to develop an understanding of insulation materials, equipment, and sidewall and attic installation techniques and methodologies. Basic computer skills and the ability to operate computer software. Ability to bend, lift 50 lbs., crawl in confined spaces, climb ladders, and use power and hand tools.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly install high-density blown cellulose, including removing and replacing different types of siding materials without damage to siding.
• Install air-sealing materials to control infiltration using proper applications and techniques.
• Perform all measures requiring carpentry skills on housing units as assigned.
• Perform interim and post blower door tests to measure infiltration rates.
• Maintain proper material inventory control records related to units worked on.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V