Description
Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.
- • Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
- • Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
- • Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
- • Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
- • Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy-efficient lighting.
- • Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
- • Install storm windows or storm doors and verify proper fit.
- • Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
- • Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
- • Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
- • Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.
- • Wrap water heaters with water heater blankets.
- • Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.
- • Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
- • Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
- • Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.
- • Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.
- • Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.
- • Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.
- • Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
