WEATHERIZATION LABORER

WEATHERIZATION LABORER

Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=402+Chandler+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) • Housing and Community Development division

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Data:

Grade: 4 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Weatherization Manager

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Perform basic energy efficiency and residential renovation projects including general construction, air sealing, insulation, plumbing, basic wiring, HVAC, siding, and roofing.

Mon- Thurs. 7 am-4:30 pm

$17.93/hourly 36 hours/weekly

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings

• Installation of fiberglass, cellulose, foam and pipe insulation

• Install dryer vents

• Taping, molding, to seal holes in existing walls and ceiling

• Install drywall, taping, and mudding

• Remove all types of siding on a home and replace

• Assist with hot water tank and heating system repair and replacement

• Plumbing repairs

• Basic Wiring repairs – switches, outlets, fixtures

• Use proper work lead smart, lead safe techniques using the HEPA vacuums

• Installation or repair of all types of HVAC Systems

• Caulking and sealing as needed of interior and exterior locations

• Equipment installations of energy saving devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, duct mastic, LED lighting, energy saving shower heads.

• Contribute to inventory control by reporting daily usage of materials

• Assist with daily testing requirements for health and safety or energy efficiency measures

• Maintain a clean work environment

• Promotes agency mission.

• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

• Maintains consistent professional customer service.

• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Weatherization Specialist I, Weatherization Energy Auditor, Construction Weatherization Manager

B. External: Customer

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: 0

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures

• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High school diploma or GED required

• One year of experience in construction, home repair, energy efficiency, trades; or providing manual labor required

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Strong teaming skills

• Continuous professional development expected

Physical:

• Exerts heavy force in excess of 50 pounds

• Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms, push or pull, climb ladders up to 35 feet, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, stand and sit

Special Requirements, if any:

• Valid Drivers license

• Ability to travel

• Reliable transportation

• Flexibility in work schedule

• Authorized Driver of a COI vehicle, if all requirements are met

• Service area cross training

• Must provide own hand tools (see attached list)

• Ability to use a respirator.

• Required to attend Boot Camp Training and receive certification within 1 year and thereafter every 3 years.

• Required to receive OSHA 10 hour certification within 1 year.

• Required to receive Lead RRP certification within 1 year and thereafter every 5 years.

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required

• Works compassionately with diverse population.

• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

• Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds

• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical certification (if applicable)