Weatherization Installers and Technicians

What the job really is

Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.

At a glance

• Sector: Construction & Extraction
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-4099
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.
• Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.
• Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
• Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
• 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.
• Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
• Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
• Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
• Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
• Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.
• Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.

Tools and technology

Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, SAP software, Blower doors, Carbon dioxide CO2 testers, Cat's paws

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
• Insulation Workers, Mechanical
• Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
• Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
• Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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