Terms & conditions |
PROGRAM | Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) |
Location | 500 Tausick Way Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
Job Title | Energy Assessor/Building Analyst Trainee |
Type of position: Full-time Part-time | Start Date: Immediately Wage_$19-27 _ / hour Depending on experience and qualifications | Hours:__30-40_ / week Days: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Other: May require occasional eve/weekend hours |
General Description |
The Energy Assessor Trainee will work alongside The Sustainable Living Center’s Energy Assessor to learn by observation and hands-on practices to perform energy assessments and audits of homes and businesses scheduled. Additionally, and concurrently, trainee will attend online training at the Sustainable Living Center office at Walla Walla Community College. Some coursework may also require offsite, including offsite/overnight training to fulfill Building Analyst or HEP Energy Auditor certification requirements (TBD based on candidate qualifications). Training will culminate in certification as a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst, HEP Energy Auditor, or similar certification to perform home/small business audits/assessments. Once training is successfully completed, trainee will be eligible for a compensation review. |
Specific WORK REQUIREMENTS |
The Energy Assessor Trainee will: - Assist, and learn from the Energy Assessor, how to perform energy assessments of homes and businesses.
- Perform energy audits of homes and businesses as assigned or scheduled under direction and supervision of the Energy Assessor.
- Investigate and record, via photos and notes - using a tablet (provided), the results of surveying the attic, under floors, walls, windows, doors, weather-stripping, caulking, crawlspace, vapor barrier, thermostat, exterior/perimeter, fireplace dampers, water heater, HVAC ducts, furnace filter, air sealing, ventilation, appliances, heat pump/furnace, and other applicable components of the home and field diagnostics.
- Attend online or classroom training to obtain Building Performance Institute Building Analyst (or equivalent) certification.
- Assist with community outreach/workshop(s) on the benefits of building analysis and the Community Energy Efficiency Program.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Working Conditions |
Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Travel to offsite training may be required with potential for overnight stays needed. Work will require surveying confined spaces, such as beneath floors, in crawl spaces or in attics. Work may include exposure to dusty, wet, muddy, poorly ventilated and unsanitary environments. Possible contaminants could include, but are not limited to, asbestos, mold, mildew, human waste (sewage line leaks), insects, dust, animal remains, animal waste, and exposed nails or screws—conditions that require the use of safety devices, such as masks, gloves, goggles, overalls, etc. (provided). Trainee will need to exercise good judgement in assessing conditions prior to exposure and will need to ensure they are very aware of their surroundings, the corresponding risks, and attention to OSHA rules and requirements. All SLC employees must adhere to OSHA requirements. During training, the trainee will assist the SLC assessor in setting up equipment, stowing equipment, taking notes, speaking with homeowners and/or other onsite individual and discussing findings with the assessor. Trainee must present a neat appearance that fosters a good impression of the SLC and the CEEP program. Trainee must be verbally articulate and comfortable speaking and interacting with coworkers and community members participating in the program, including spending time in participant homes, rental properties, vacant properties and small businesses. |
General Physical/Mental Requirements |
- Mobility: Climbing and descending stairs and ladders, stooping and crawling, pushing, dragging, and carrying materials and/or equipment, sitting for long periods of time, driving
- Judgement: Situations encountered may be unclear and require good judgement and analysis to ensure safety, accurate data collection, and adherence to worker safety requirements
- Attention to detail: Complete reporting and assessments accurately and completely
- Concentration: Must successfully complete training requirements and coursework to achieve Certification
- Temperament: Must demonstrate enthusiasm for work and use tact and diplomacy when explaining building characteristics affecting the home’s energy use to the homeowner. Must be able to work independently and without supervision as well as enjoy working as part of the energy services team.
- Communication: Effective communication skills required. Bilingual Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred, but not required.
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