Weatherization Technician

Greater East Texas Community Action Program

Weatherization Technician

Tyler, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    403b Retirement

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum of High School Diploma or GED. Applicant must have organizational and, communication skills. Applicant must be able to work with minimal supervision. This position will require a valid driver’s license to conduct recruitment/outreach activities in agency vehicles.

    Prior to starting employment, a criminal background check must be completed.

    Travel: Attends training sessions as appropriate including out of town, evening, and weekend training.

    Essential Duties:

    Assist Field Tech Lead in

    assessments and inspections

    audits and work write ups

    scheduling, surveying and pre-assessment preparations

    Assist other staff with paperwork as time allows

    Assist in review of income documentation, assessment information, and audits before assigning the work out to the contractors

    Maintain positive working relations with the contractors

    Train field tech assistants

    Make sure all equipment is in the truck and in operational condition

    Maintain records of the disbursement of client products when necessary

    Work with the CEAP department with assessments as schedule allows

    Maintain proficiency in Department of Labor (DOE) guidelines.

    Work Environment:

    The Weatherization Technician performs work inside and outside in a variety of settings to include: office, client home, and community environments with other GETCAP employees and clients. The setting requires verbal and face-to-face contact with the community, clients, and other staff members.

    Physical Requirements:

    Occasional bending, stooping, or lifting up to 50 lbs. is required

    Ability to climb stairs

    Ability to travel and visit various residences/ family homes in assigned areas of the county.

    Regular repetitive motion with hands, computer keyboarding, phone, filing.

    Regular sitting, working at computer keyboard and desk, standing to file misc. documents in filing cabinet.

    Mental / Reasoning Requirements:

    Requires intermediate reading and writing skills

    Ability to complete forms accurately

    Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

    Ability to prioritize multiple projects

    Ability to effectively manage time

    Listening and getting unbiased information

    Giving clear information

    Ability to utilize agency resources, technology, and library to appropriately answer questions

    Identifying and solving problems

    Making decisions, weighing risks

    Thinking clearly and analytically

    Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

    Ability to assure program and system congruence.