Insulation & Air Sealing Technician

Synergy3; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation time

IBC Medical Insurance

MetLife Dental

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading energy conservation firm in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a Residential Weatherization Technician. This role involves conducting energy audits, educating clients about savings, and performing weatherization tasks. Candidates need 0-1 year experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain BPI certification. The company offers a competitive pay of $25-$32 per hour, along with paid holidays, insurance benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year of relevant industry experience.
• BPI Certification preferred, with ability to obtain within 3-6 months.
• Flexible schedule for weekend work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct approximately 100+ Energy Audits per year.
• Educate clients on energy savings.
• Document findings during energy audits in required formats.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptive mentality

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Energy modeling software

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Synergy3

Residential Weatherization Technician

Synergy3 is known for its great culture of teamwork, appreciation, and recognition. We do not have employees, we have team members. Synergy3 was named the best place to work by the ACHR News magazine.

• We celebrate everyone's birthday (you get a custom cake to take home). We celebrate your anniversary and provide you with a monetary award as your anniversary gift.
• You can win the Team member of the month 500$ prize. You can win the cleanest truck of the month if you are a tech 200$ prize.
• You can win the most reviews of the month prize of 500$.
• We are closed for our company birthday celebration.
• We celebrate it at our state-of-the-art headquarters.
• We get together for our annual paintball and company picnic events.
• We get together for Thanksgiving breakfast.
• We get together for our year-end awards, where you get a chance to be voted for one of the 10 categories with Real value prizes, not Wawa gift cards.
• We are known for our great Christmas parties that we celebrate at the best restaurants/nightclubs in Philadelphia.

The Residential Weatherization Technician will assist in implementing a broad range of energy conservation programs by conducting comprehensive energy audits of residential properties, providing client education, and communicating with team members. The position requires knowledge and use of Oracle NetSuite (we will teach you) as well as basic knowledge of Office and Excel, and energy modeling software.

Responsible for approximately 100+ Energy Audits per year, which may entail maintaining a workload of 30+ in-progress projects. Other responsibilities will include generating work orders and answering client and team member inquiries. At Synergy3, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that prioritizes relationships and customer satisfaction above all else. Our close-knit team is dedicated to providing end-to-end solutions for residential and commercial clients. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee and industry-leading warranty, we strive to deliver exceptional service and exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the prescribed training to become a BPI Certified Building Analyst, then an Energy Auditor in the States of PA and NJ, to obtain the Quality Control Inspector Certification.
• Blow in insulation and perform weatherization tasks such as air sealing.
• Perform various technical tests: blower door, static pressure, heating system efficiency.
• Assess and document the condition of the thermal envelope.
• Educate the client whenever possible to obtain energy savings.
• Determine areas of possible health and safety dangers.
• Install some energy-saving products, such as light bulbs and low-flow devices.
• Meter appliances for possible replacement.
• Perform energy savings functions such as lowering water temperature.
• Communicate with clients.
• Thoroughly document the information gathered at the energy audit in the field, in written and computerized formats as required.
• Write work order specifications for the Synergy3 team members.
• Inspect the work to check for conformity with the work order.

Qualifications:

• 0 to 1 year of relevant industry experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BPI Certification preferred, ability to obtain certification within 3-6 months, training will be provided.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends when needed.
• Well-spoken with a positive attitude.
• The ability to talk to anyone and be comfortable with the idea of in-home consulting.
• An adaptive mentality and the ability to learn quickly.
• A valid driver's license with reliable transportation & no history of major driving infractions.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Able to work in different weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold weather.
• Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Crawl, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or reach, often working in crawl spaces and under mobile homes for part of the workday.
• Use repetitive hand motions & use of basic hand and power tools.
• Use of a ladder at various heights (up to 3 stories).
• Lift, carry, or push up to 50 pounds as needed.

Compensation:

• Full Time
• $25.00 - $32.00 an hour, commensurate with experience.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• IBC Medical Insurance and MetLife Dental.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.