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Lead Energy Solutions Technician
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Lead Energy Solutions Technician
SALARY LEVEL: Grade 26 – Skilled Trades Salary Schedule
REPORTS TO: Energy Auditor/Production
Manager
AREA OF FOCUS: Energy Services
JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as team leader for the completion of
energy conservation and housing rehabilitation measures.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include
the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
- Supports and upholds Couleecap’s mission to fight poverty and
promote self-sufficiency for individuals by helping to identify needs, mobilize
resources, and provide quality services.
- Initiates the team effort in performing energy
conservation and/or rehabilitation measures according to the work order.
- Works with numerous technological tools including
infrared cameras, insulation blower machines, blower doors, pressure diagnostic
computers, and digital pressure gauges, requiring considerable problem solving
solutions.
- Works with team members to assure that blower
door-guided analysis is performed on homes so that cost effective work is
completed and draft tests are performed to assure safe operation of combustion
appliances.
- Schedules jobs with clients and initiates job
planning. Counsels clients on energy conservation awareness and practice.
- Assures that work order reflects actual time and
materials installed on the job and documents unusual problems encountered.
- Discusses problem areas with client and Energy
Solutions Technician and initiates change order when appropriate.
- Assures that the vehicle is well maintained and that
all tools are secured and in good operating condition.
- Must be trained and certified in all applicable Lead
Safe and Asbestos curriculum, as defined by funders or regulatory agencies.
- Ensures that safety procedures are followed.
- Ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with
people from all cultures or belief systems.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises 1-2 non-supervisory staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the agency's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to be able to pass a
respirator test and fit test and required by the funder.
EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires up to one year trades education beyond
high school; or completion of three to four years’ previous experience; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE
SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such
as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to
effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to clients
and other employees of the agency.
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimals. Ability to apply concepts such
as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
(including the Pressure Diagnostic Computer).
REASONING
ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding
to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving
several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform
pressure diagnostics technical evaluation requiring considerable problem-solving
reasoning. Independent thinking and action are required.
CERTIFICATES,
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Access to reliable, licensed, insured driver
and transportation.
OTHER SKILLS
and ABILITIES: Considerable experience in building trades
field; supervisory experience; thorough knowledge of carpentry skills and
energy conservation methods; thorough knowledge of insulation and other
required materials; or any combination of experience and training which
provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities preferred. Ability
to: plan, direct and supervise the work
of others; work without direct daily supervision; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with clients, staff and general public; keep
records and make reports; follow supervision.
Reliability, good judgment, tact and courtesy. Leadership qualities. Neat physical appearance.
Ability to remain professional and work well with difficult clients.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to
stand and walk. The employee is required to sit daily while traveling at up to
2‑hour intervals. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee is required to be able to pass a respirator test and fit
test as required by the funder.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the employee to be
subjected to uncomfortable and hazardous situations and conditions, such as
rooftops, dirty living quarters, tight crawlspaces, and lead paint hazards.
Work is year-round; approximately 50% of the time is spent outdoors, routinely
in inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes
and airborne particles. Noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.