Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician

SOUTHERN ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid training

Volunteer time

Job summary

SOUTHERN ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC seeks a Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician in Greensboro, NC. The role focuses on on-site inspections, performance testing, data collection, and verifying green building program compliance for new construction and rehab projects.

Most work is in the field with occasional overnight travel. You will collaborate with general contractors to meet specifications, enter data accurately, and inspect energy-efficient details in framing, insulation, air barriers, and

Qualifications

• Good customer relationship skills.
• Experience with HERS ratings or energy modeling software preferred.
• Having the HERS RFI/Rater or a green building program accreditation is preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction, building science or energy modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• On-site inspections and performance testing.
• Data collection and accurate data entry.
• Verify compliance with green building program requirements.
• Travel to project sites with possible overnight stays.
• Collaborate with general contractors to meet specifications.
• Inspect framing, insulation, air barrier and HVAC for energy standards.
• Test energy performance factors including air leakage and duct leakage.

Skills

Customer relations

HERS ratings

Energy modeling

Construction knowledge

Building science

Outdoor work

Tools

HERS RFI/Rater credential

Job description

Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician

Full Time Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Multifamily Energy Efficiency Field Technician

Job Description

$19 to $27/hour based on qualifications. Expected hours: 40 per week.

Company vehicle provided - start and stop from home

Outstanding benefits package

• health
• vision
• dental
• short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
• matching 401(k)
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• paid training and professional development opportunities
• paid time to volunteer
• and more

The Multifamily Energy Efficiency Technician position will be responsible for on-site inspections, performance testing, data collection, and verifying green building program compliance for new construction and rehabilitation projects. Most work will be in the field and traveling to project sites with the possibility of overnight stays about 1-2 nights/week.

Duties:

Work closely and collaboratively with general contractors and subcontractors, providing onsite technical assistance to achieve specification and/or certification standards.

Perform accurate and expedient data entry of field-collected data.

Inspect buildings for compliance with required energy-efficient construction and program details in framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC.

Field test new buildings for energy efficiency performance factors including whole-house air leakage and duct leakage.

Qualifications:

Good customer relationship skills are of utmost importance. This position works closely and collaboratively with SEM’s multifamily project managers, client partners, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Ability to work outdoors on ladders, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces, and attics.

Experience with HERS ratings or energy modeling software preferred. Having the HERS RFI/Rater or a green building program accreditation is preferred.

Basic understanding of construction, building science or energy modeling skills are a definite plus.

Problem solving skills and attention to detail are essential.

• Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience (5+ preferred)
• Driving record that meets our insurance criteria
• Candidates with 3-5 years of licensed driving experience will be considered based on insurance approval

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Safety is our top priority, and all drivers receive comprehensive training and support.

SEM is a company that values the employment of local community members -- seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and relating directly to climate justice.