Home Energy Auditor

Join our caring, community focused team and help make a customer’s home more comfortable and energy efficient!

The Energy Auditor will inspect and evaluate a home’s weatherization and energy features to establish if work can be performed to make the home more energy efficient. Will visit customers’ homes in Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. Agency vehicle will be provided.

Job Duties:

● Analyze and evaluate homes using BPI standards based on appropriate building science techniques. Educate clients on ways to save energy within their homes.

● Coordinate on-site work of weatherization Crew Chiefs & Crews while providing technical assistance.

● Complete all required paperwork and reporting for clients’ relevant energy program(s).

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

● BPI certification as an HEP Energy Auditor, Building Analyst Professional, Building Analyst Technician, or Heating Professional is a plus but we will train. Must obtain and maintain the BPI certification at minimum of a Building Analyst Technician.

● Associate’s Degree preferred or high school diploma /GED with experience in related field.

● Working knowledge of modeling software and building science a plus.

● Construction experience in residential framing. Electrical knowledge helpful but not required.

● Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning is helpful.

● Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Maintain a positive attitude with staff and clientele.

● Must have a valid New York State driver’s license. Will use company provided vehicles.

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

Schedule: position works Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.

LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization. Help Starts Here.

LifeWorks Community Action promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all agency programs and services. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who embrace and support an inclusive and equitable work environment. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Energy Audits: 1 year (Preferred)
• Building science: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BPI Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person