What You'll Do

  • Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
  • Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
  • Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
  • Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
  • Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy-efficient lighting.
  • Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
  • Install storm windows or storm doors and verify proper fit.
  • Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
  • Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
  • Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.

Essential Skills

Monitoring 3.38/5
Critical Thinking 3.25/5
Installation 3.25/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.25/5
Active Listening 3.12/5
Speaking 3.12/5
Operations Monitoring 3.12/5
Systems Analysis 3.12/5
Reading Comprehension 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Service Orientation 3.0/5
Operation and Control 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Manual Dexterity 3.75/5
Oral Comprehension 3.25/5
Oral Expression 3.25/5
Information Ordering 3.25/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.25/5
Flexibility of Closure 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Database software Energy auditing software Energy use ratings databases Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM SAP software Web browser software Work scheduling software

How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Air Sealing Technician Building Energy Retrofit Technician Compounding Technician Energy Administrator Field Technician Field Weatherization Specialist Glass Sealing Technician Home Weatherizing Worker Residential Air Sealing Technician Weatherization and Housing Inspector Weatherization Crew Member Weatherization Field Technician Weatherization Installer Weatherization Laborer Weatherization Representative Weatherization Specialist Weatherization Technician Weatherization Worker Weatherseal Technician