Energy Specialist

The Center for EcoTechnology helps people in Massachusetts and neighboring states save energy and reduce waste in their homes and businesses. For more than 35 years we've offered proven advice and resources to help people save money and feel more comfortable at home and to help businesses perform better. Working with partners throughout the region, we're helping transform the way we live and work for a better community, economy, and environment - now and for the future.

Position Overview:

The Energy Specialist is a salaried-plus-commission position that offers good benefits and is located principally in the Berskhires. Travel throughout Western Massachusetts is required.   

Responsibilities:

• Conducting residential energy assessments
• Conducting combustion safety tests
• Installing energy saving measures such as light bulbs and faucet aerators, low flow showerheads 
• Identifying technical barriers to installing weatherization measures
• Performing 3 or more assessments or inspections per day
• Selling air sealing and insulation measures to homeowners 
• Follow up sales 
• Providing excellent customer service
• Meeting or exceeding CET sales expectations 
• Meeting or exceeding CET expectations for installing energy savings measures (particularly light bulbs) in homes
• Thorough, accurate, and timely completion of all paperwork and data entry 

Qualifications:

• 1 year experience working in field related to energy efficiency
• BPI Building Analyst certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Strong math / geometry / communication / computer / sales skills 
• Ability to pass drug test, driving and background check
• Reliable, hardworking, trustworthy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to learn and perform a variety of diagnostic tests 
• Use of a reliable vehicle and ability to transport materials
• Must possess valid Massachusetts driver's license
• Passion for the environment and community involvement 
• Tuesday - Saturday required  

Compensation: The Energy Specialist is a full-time position that earns salary plus commission. CET offers competitive pay rates and a comprehensive health plan which pays approximately 64% of the individual's health insurance costs. New employees are eligible for dental and disability insurance; accrue 10 days of paid vacation leave per year, 9 sick days and CET offers 12 paid holidays.

To Apply:

Please utilize the email address provided below to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Amanda Bates, HR Assistant
Center for EcoTechnology
112 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

~ CET is an equal opportunity employer ~