Weatherization Technician II

Pathstone; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathstone in Rochester, NY seeks a hands-on Weatherization Coordinator to supervise on-site crew activities and ensure completion of energy retrofit projects under the Weatherization Assistance Program. The role requires knowledge of building systems, energy conservation methods, and program guidelines, with boot camp training preferred.

The position involves daily field work, material planning, equipment maintenance, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED plus 1+ years in home construction, remodeling/repair, energy conservation, HVAC, or 2+ years in Weatherization with on-site oversight.
• Knowledge of residential building systems and energy conservation products, installation methods and energy methods.
• Familiarity with Weatherization Assistance Program guidelines and procedures; NYS Weatherization Boot Camp training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Weatherization crew activities on job sites to ensure program compliance and project completion.
• Evaluate job scope and prepare crews, materials, and work areas as needed.
• Provide oversight and training on diagnostic home performance testing to crew members.
• Provide oversight and training on paperwork and reporting processes to crew members.
• Maintain workshop areas, inventory, vehicles and equipment.
• Handle and install energy conservation products per manufacturer and program specs.
• Operate power and manual tools and diagnostic equipment such as Blower Door and Combustion Analyzer.

Skills

Residential building systems

Problem evaluation

Energy conservation knowledge

Weatherization program knowledge

Boot Camp training (NYSWDA)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Blower Door

Combustion Analyzer

Job description

To provide project oversight and hands on support for the installation of energy conservation measures and other home repairs for the Weatherization Assistance Program and other energy programs in Monroe County.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill)

• Position requires a High School Diploma or GED plus one or more years of experience in home construction, remodeling/repair, energy conservation or HVAC systems or 2 or more years of relevant training and experience in the Weatherization program with oversight of on-site operations experience.
• R equires knowledge of residential building systems and ability to evaluate problems and suggest repairs as well as knowledge of energy conservation and building products, their installation and energy conservation methods.
• Also requires knowledge of the Weatherization Assistance Program and other housing rehabilitation program guidelines and procedures
• Prior participation in NYSWDA Weatherization Boot Camp training.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee Weatherization crew activities on job sites to ensure project completion in compliance with program requirements
• Evaluate job work scope and prepare crew, materials and work areas as needed
• Provide oversight and training on required diagnostic home performance testing to crew members
• Provide oversight and training on paperwork and reporting process to crew members
• Maintain workshop areas, inventory, vehicles and equipment
• Handle and properly install energy conservation products and materials per manufacturer and program specifications
• Operate power and manual hand tools along with other diagnostic equipment such as the Blower Door, Combustion Analyzer and other related equipment
• Maintain accurate records of time and materials installed in each unit and other program related records as assigned
• Attend work related conferences, seminars and training sessions as required

Working Conditions/Environment

Daily driving is required, ability to lift up to 30 lbs, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, operate power and manual tools, work with potentially hazardous materials (with proper protective equipment).

Transportation Requirement

Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance.