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$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Pay: $16.00-22.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications Blue Ridge Community Action is seeking someone with hands-on residential construction, remodeling, maintenance, HVAC, or building-trades experience to join our Weatherization team as a Weatherization Energy Auditor. This is a field-based position that involves inspecting homes, performing diagnostic testing, identifying needed weatherization improvements, and preparing work orders. This is not a management or supervisory position. Training on Weatherization Assistance Program requirements and testing equipment will be provided. Primary Responsibilities • Schedule and conduct residential home energy audits and inspections. • Inspect homes for energy-efficiency, construction, health, and safety concerns. • Perform blower door testing, combustion appliance safety testing, duct inspections, and air-sealing reviews. • Identify needed repairs and weatherization improvements. • Prepare clear, home-specific work orders based on inspection findings. • Complete required inspection, testing, and project documentation. • Enter client, housing, and audit information into required databases. • Explain weatherization services and safety requirements to clients. • Coordinate with contractors and Weatherization staff regarding work that needs to be completed. • Review completed work to help ensure it meets program requirements. • Maintain organized client, inspection, and work-order records. • Track materials used for weatherization projects. • Maintain the cleanliness and basic upkeep of an assigned agency vehicle. • Attend required training and maintain applicable certifications. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Hands-on experience in residential construction, remodeling, home repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, weatherization, or another building trade required. • Associate degree in Construction Management, Building Trades, or a related field preferred but not required. • Energy-auditing experience helpful but not required. Skills and Abilities • Practical knowledge of residential construction and building systems. • Ability to identify repair, energy-efficiency, and safety concerns in a home. • Ability to learn and operate diagnostic testing equipment. • Basic computer skills and ability to enter information into databases. • Ability to complete detailed and accurate documentation. • Strong communication and customer-service skills. • Ability to work independently and manage a daily field schedule. • Ability to communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and coworkers. • Dependable, organized, and willing to learn. Physical Requirements • Ability to climb ladders and enter attics, crawl spaces, and other confined areas. • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and stand for extended periods. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Other Requirements • Must be able to travel to homes and job sites in multiple locations. • Base location is Burke County, North Carolina. • A company vehicle may be provided for approved work-related travel. • Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. • Must successfully complete a criminal background check, DMV review, and substance-abuse screening. • Must be able to work respectfully with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Blue Ridge Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.