Insulation Home Visit Assistant

Green Homeowners United; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Green Homeowners United in Wisconsin seeks an Initial Visit Assistant to visit 4-8 homes daily, performing comprehensive energy efficiency inspections of attics, basements, and electrical systems.

You will gather critical measurements, help determine IRA rebate eligibility, and educate homeowners on energy-saving practices and the company process. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training and mileage reimbursement with growth opportunities as the company expands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have reliable personal vehicle and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Field inspections and data collection at sites.
• Drive to scheduled sites and document measurements and photos.
• Record insulation types (rigid foam, cellulose, fiberglass, spray foam).
• Assess hazards and assist feasibility analyses for projects.
• Educate clients on IRA rebates and energy-saving practices.

Skills

Communication

Math & measurement

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Construction tools

Job description

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile for all work-related travel in your personal vehicle

Shift/Work Days: First Shift, Monday-Friday

Duration/Usual Hours Per Week : Full-Time, 30 to 50 Hours Per Week 40 hours per week is expected, with occasional overtime opportunities. Paid Training & advancement opportunities with growing company

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Desired

Drivers License: Valid Driver’s License, Class D - regular

Vehicle: Required, mileage reimbursement provided.

Position Overview

Are you looking to kickstart a meaningful career in the growing green energy and energy efficiency sector? We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Initial Visit Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be the boots on the ground, visiting 4-8 homes daily to perform comprehensive energy efficiency inspections of attics, basements, and electrical systems.

Assistant plays a key role in determining a home's eligibility for federal funding via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), gathering critical measurements, and educating homeowners on the Green Homeowners United process. This includes sharing expertise on energy efficiency practices such as insulation and air sealing to help map out the best path for rebate funds.

This is a fantastic entry-level position with many opportunities to grow within the company.

Key Responsibilities

Field Inspections and data collection

Drive to scheduled sites to take accurate measurements and photos of basements, attics, and electrical systems. Inspect and record specific insulation types, including rigid foam, blown-in cellulose, fiberglass batts, and spray foam.

Safety & Feasibility: Identify potential hazards or obstacles and assist the Installation Manager with project feasibility analysis.

Rebate & Process Education: Evaluate physical conditions to identify the best IRA rebate path (HOMES or HEAR) and educate clients on the Green Homeowners United process and energy-saving practices.

Professional Representation: Serve as the professional face of the company, ensuring all structural details and measurements are clearly recorded to prioritize clients effectively.

Qualifications and Expectations:

Eagerness to learn new skills and grow within a mission-driven company. -Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license

Vehicle: Must have a reliable personal vehicle for daily travel to and from job sites. Mileage reimbursement provided. Must have vehicle insurance as required by law. -Strong communication skills, basic math/measurement skills, and a keen eye for detail, ability to work independently and with a team, aptitude for speaking to diverse population of homeowners.

Physical ability to comfortably navigate, crawl, and measure tight or unconditioned spaces, specifically attics and basements.

Authorized to work in the United States and State of Wisconsin. -Strong problem-solving skills, time management, and teamwork abilities.

Desired Experience (not required, willing to train the right candidate):

Experience using basic tools such as drills, saws, and other small construction equipment

Knowledge of building science concepts

Familiarity with the City of Milwaukee and surrounding areas

Comfort traveling throughout the MKE metro

Background check required

Uphold the company's values of honesty, trust, promptness, entrepreneurialism, and sustainability.

Mail: Green Homeowners United, 9618 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis WI 53214 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

(Job Center of Wisconsin Job Number 4024877)

About the Company

Green Homeowners United exists to make it easier for homeowners and homebuyers to improve their property with renewable energy, energy-efficiency retrofits and water saving opportunities; and we help people find fair financing to afford the carbon-cutting upgrades that normally would be out of reach. Our teams receive on the job training and advancement opportunities. We're also a proud union shop, providing health benefits, training programs for workers to expand their skills, and a pension for when they retire.