Weatherzation Technician

Forge; Auburndale (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Forge in Newton, MA is hiring entry-level weatherization installers to work across Eastern Massachusetts. You will assist experienced crews to insulate, seal air leaks, and improve home energy efficiency. No weatherization experience required, just reliability and a strong work ethic.

You’ll travel daily in your own vehicle to job sites and use company trucks when needed. This full-time, year-round role offers hands-on training, safety guidance, and room to grow within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required but you need to be hardworking and reliable.
• Hands-on labor experience (construction, landscaping, roofing, moving, warehouse, or manufacturing) is a plus.
• Dependable, eager to learn, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Background check and drug test required (does not screen for marijuana).
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced installers with residential insulation and weatherization projects.
• Help install insulation materials and perform air sealing and other energy-efficiency tasks.
• Load, unload, and organize tools and equipment.
• Prepare and clean job sites before and after projects.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards.
• Represent Forge professionally when interacting with homeowners.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Team player

Dependable

Eager to learn

Job description

Description

This is an entry-level, hands-on role: you'll spend your days in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and outdoors in all types of weather, helping complete residential insulation and energy-efficiency projects through the Mass Save program. No weatherization experience is required — but a reliable and good work-ethic is.

Compensation

$18–$32/hr, based on experience.

What You Will Do

• Assist experienced installers with residential insulation and weatherization projects
• Help install weatherization insulation materials
• Assist with air sealing, ventilation, and other energy-efficiency improvements
• Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment
• Prepare and clean job sites before and after each project
• Operate hand and power tools safely
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards
• Keep trucks, tools, and equipment clean and organized
• Work closely with Crew Chiefs and other crew members to complete projects efficiently
• Represent Forge professionally when interacting with homeowners

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• No prior experience required but you need to be hard working and reliable
• Construction, landscaping, roofing, moving, warehouse, manufacturing, or other hands-on labor experience is a plus
• Dependable, eager to learn, and able to work well as part of a team
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass a background check and drug test (does not screen for marijuana)
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly; comfortable working in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and other confined spaces; able to climb ladders and work at heights; able to work in hot, cold, dusty, and physically demanding conditions

Logistics

• Service area: Eastern Massachusetts — you'll travel to job sites across this area daily in your own vehicle.
• Schedule: Consistent, full-time work, year-round.
• Tools & vehicle: Forge provides tools and equipment for jobs, and crew chiefs have trucks. You should expect to use your own vehicle to travel to/from the shop or job sites daily.

Why Choose Forge?

• Career Growth: A clear pathway to advancement, with hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced Installers and Crew Chiefs every day. We believe in promoting from within whenever possible.
• Competitive Compensation: Wage increases as you gain experience, take on more responsibility, and complete training. Wage-wise, we care more about your reliability and work ethic than number of hours here.
• Employee Benefits: Health and dental insurance, a strong 401(k) match, paid time off and holidays, and more.

More About Us

Forge is on a mission to build and power the next-generation trades workforce. Based in Newton, MA, we perform insulation and weatherization work across Eastern Massachusetts, and we're growing fast. We’re guided by four values: always add value, solve the problems, teach and learn, and build together. If you're looking for a company that invests seriously in your growth and treats the trades as a career, not just a job, you'll fit right in at Forge.

Forge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed.