Weatherization Specialist

MT Building Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MT Building Services seeks a Weatherization Specialist 1 to join a crew focused on making homes more energy efficient through insulation, weatherization, and energy-saving upgrades. You’ll start at the shop, prepare trucks, and work on-site with a team under a Crew Lead, ensuring safety and quality across indoor and outdoor environments.

You’ll be involved in installing insulation, weatherstripping, and other upgrades, while performing blower door tests and collecting results.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to/from the shop.
• Cell phone with data plan.
• Shows up on time every day and ready to work.
• Willing to learn new skills and trades.
• Works well with others and treats customers with respect.
• Can handle year-round work, indoors and outdoors, in all weather.
• Able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, crawl in tight spaces, and work on roofs.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools (hammer, drill, saw, nail gun).

Responsibilities

• Work with a crew to fix up homes for energy efficiency.
• Be at the shop by 7:30 a.m. and load tools for the day.
• Follow Crew Lead directions on the jobsite and install energy-saving upgrades.
• Protect customer homes and wear proper PPE.
• Take photos of work and complete required paperwork.
• Keep the jobsite neat, clean, and organized.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Cell phone with data plan

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Ability to work year-round

Lifting 50 lbs

Ladders and roofs access

Hand and power tools knowledge

Tools

Hammer

Drill

Saw

Nail gun

Job description

• As a Weatherization Specialist 1, you’ll work with a crew to fix up homes so they use less energy. Most of the work involves basic construction, insulation, and installing energy-saving equipment.

What you'll do

Start of the Day (Shop)

• Be at the shop by 7:30 a.m. (Mon–Fri, some Saturdays may be offered)
• Check in with your Crew Lead for the day’s plan
• Load the truck with tools, equipment, and supplies

On the Jobsite

• Follow directions from the Crew Lead
• Protect the customer’s home (boot covers, drop cloths, plastic sheeting)
• Stay alert to safety hazards (wires, gas lines, low ceilings, etc.)
• Always wear the right safety gear (PPE)
• Work with your crew to install energy-saving upgrades, such as:
• Blown-in and dense-packed insulation (using a Krendl machine)
• Weatherstripping and door sweeps
• Drywall patching and finishing
• Sealing air leaks with spray foam or foam board
• Installing/venting kitchen and bathroom fans
• Laying fiberglass insulation in basements, crawlspaces, and ceilings
• Replacing hot water heaters (standard and hybrid)
• Installing light fixtures, switches, and outlets
• Running electrical wire and connecting thermostats
• Installing baseboard heaters, dryer vents, and ductwork
• Adding roof vents and sealing around doors/windows
• Insulating pipes and boiler lines
• Performing blower door tests and recording results
• Keep the jobsite neat and clean
• Take photos of work and complete paperwork as needed

End of the Day (Shop)

• Unload trucks and return tools/supplies to their place
• Clean vehicles, tools, and shop area
• Dispose of trash and recycle materials properly
• Get tools/supplies ready for the next day
• Check out with your Crew Lead or Manager before leaving

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to/from the shop
• Cell phone with data plan
• Shows up on time every day and ready to work
• Willing to learn new skills and trades
• Works well with others and treats customers with respect
• Can handle year-round work, indoors and outdoors, in all weather
• Able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, crawl in tight spaces, and work on roofs
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools (hammer, drill, saw, nail gun, etc.)

About MT Weatherization

MT Building Services works with utility companies to help families save money on their energy bills and make their homes more comfortable. We install energy-saving upgrades that cut costs and help the environment. Our team is growing, and we need hardworking people who want to learn new skills and be part of something that makes a difference.