Weatherization Installers and Technicians

• Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
• Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
• Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.
• Apply insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
• Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.
• Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy efficient lighting.
• Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
• Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.
• Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.
• Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
• Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
• Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
• Wrap water heaters with water heater blankets.
• Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Weatherization Installers and Technicians.

• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Weatherization Installers and Technicians.