Home Energy Technician

Powersmith Home Energy Solutions Published: April 20, 2017
Location
Copiague, NY
Skill Level
Mid Level, Entry Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Energy / Sales & Marketing / Skilled & Technical Labor

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Description

 
Powersmith Home Energy Solutions is dedicated to making every home a more comfortable, energy efficient, and healthy environment. We focus on the home as a system and provide customized improvements that raise homes' energy performance level to today's standards. Using building science technology, Powersmith Home Energy Solutions' specially trained and certified technicians perform a thorough home performance audit, analyze the resulting data, and then we implement the residential construction solutions that meet our clients' needs.  
 
  • Would you like to put your customer service and technical/administrative skills to use in a new industry with an unprecedented market opportunity?
  • Are you interested in making a difference for people and the planet on a daily basis?
  • Are you interested in energy efficiency?

If so, join the next energy revolution!  

We are looking for hard-working and honest people interested in making a positive impact on people's lives and the environment.  Candidates must possess an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced, demanding work setting and be willing to dedicate him/herself to the Powersmith company culture.

Position Overview 

The Home Energy Technician job is is a full time position. The successful candidate will gain real-world experience in the energy efficiency field, along with an understanding of building science principles and the positive impact  energy efficiency installation measures have on our residential structures.

This is an administrative and field technician position in which you will be included in team meetings and work with Executive level Sales and Construction staff; specifically the heads of our Customer Acquisition, Sales, and Construction departments.

Daily hours for this position may vary, but are predominantly 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants must be available to work an adjusted schedule of Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, when needed.

We are looking for our next Home Energy Technician (HET).  HETs act as a support system to our professional Home Energy Specialist (Sales) staff by creating energy efficient residential building models that are delivered to New York State residents in need of utility cost control and improved comfort in their homes.

Responsibilities 

  • Perform roughly 7 home energy audits (assessments) per week
  • Gather all relevant data during each audit and develop a whole home energy efficiency solution
  • Generate approved scopes of work that guarantee energy efficiency improvements to residential building structures
  • Communicate with Sales and Construction management on a daily basis to guarantee that top quality product/solution is offered to clients

Reporting Relationship: Home Energy Technicians will report to the Vice President of Production, Auditing Foreman, and Lead Home Energy Technician.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications in Building Analyst and Envelope Professional, is a MUST
  • 1 year experience working as a Home Energy Technician
  • Maintain established standards of quality and accuracy
  • Possess determination and self-discipline
  • Possess strong communication and organizational skills
  • Handle multiple simultaneous tasks/projects
  • Must have a valis and CLEAN New York State Driver's License in order to drive a company vehicle
  • Able to pass a criminal background check and provide work references
Preferred - But Not Required:
 
  • Experience in sales, service, and/or distribution of mechanical systems equipment, to include: boilers, central air conditioning (HVAC), furnaces, and hot water heaters.
  • We are looking for a hard worker who believes in our mission, sees the opportunity in residential energy efficiency, and will ultimately be a strong addition to our team and company culture.
You Must Have:
 
  • Strong ambition for building a premium service for homeowners
  • Internally motivated to do first-class quality and professional work
  • Comfortable putting team goals ahead of individual goals
  • Comfortable communicating effectively with a team to create a better work experience
  • Must be coachable
Compensation: Annual compensation expectation: $40,000 to $65,000 plus the opportunity for vacation and medical benefits packages.  This is a salary position, with pay determined by tiered scale that is measured on your ability to apply training we provide in your daily duties.  Benefits include health care and dental as well as 10 days paid vacation, 3 paid sick days, and 6 holidays; all granted upon successful completion of an entry level probation period that is monitored by Exexcutive and Senior Sales and Production staff. 

 

To Apply 

Please click "Apply" below to send a cover letter answering the 3 questions below. Send it along with a copy of your resume. In the subject line of the e-mail please enter "Powersmith Home Energy Technician."

  1. Why do you want to join Powersmith?
  2. Why do you think you are the best person for this job?
  3. What interests you about making homes energy efficient?

Note: Resumes without cover letters answering the questions above will not be considered or responded to.

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