Home Energy Auditor

Company: Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
Location: Owego
Posted on: March 8, 2025

Job Description:

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is a cornerstone of the community that offers opportunities for growth and development for customers and employees. We are a strength-based, inclusive agency, committed to improving the lives of those we serve.



The Energy Auditor is a building analyst that evaluates and analyzes buildings for energy efficiency, health and safety; gathers data, conducts tests and uses energy modeling software with the goal of identifying areas for savings, reducing energy consumption, improving health and safety, and increasing the lifespan of a building while also improving the quality of life and comfort for building occupants.



Pay rate: $21.50/hour to start

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 40 hours per week.

Location: Owego, NY



Generous benefits include:

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• 12 days of vacation (increases with years of service) - - - -
• 12 days of sick leave and 3 days of personal leave - - - -
• 12 paid holidays - - - -
• 403b retirement savings - - - -
• 403b agency contribution - - - -
• Health, dental, vision insurance with agency contribution - - - -
• Life insurance; Long-term disability insurance
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  
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  • Interviews clients to obtain household energy usage data, and performs initial home inspection. - - - -
  • Educates homeowners about basic energy conservation ideas and methods to enhance and protect the weatherization measures installed. - - - -
  • Visually inspects the building shell and mechanical systems. - - - -
  • Collects data, documents and enters data into computerized energy audit or uses a priority list to select cost effective measures; reports for each unit weatherized. - - - -
  • Analyzes, via computer, various energy conservation measures, determines feasibility and priority of each. - - - -
  • Performs whole-house energy audits, ensures quality control, testing procedures, and post audit to ensure that all work is completed in a satisfactory manner. - - - -
  • Performs diagnostic testing using a blower door, combustion analyzer, carbon monoxide sensor, etc. - - - -
  • Performs interim and post blower door tests to measure infiltration rates; uses blower door to direct air sealing measures, utilizes computer software to generate flow reports. - - - -
  • Estimates duration of job and quantity of materials needed for weatherization activities. - - - -
  • Prepares clear and accurate work orders to ensure the most appropriate measures are installed properly and efficiently. - - - -
  • Completes required paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner (work orders, material requisitions, inventory sheets, time sheets, etc.) - - - -
  • Performs initial and final testing on heating appliances, and records results on data tag. - - - -
  • Works closely with, and provides guidance and technical assistance to Energy Services Crew Leader(s) - - - -
  • Inspects and ensures quality control of work performed, site cleanup and post inspection to determine if all tasks have been performed in accordance with program standards. - - - -
  • Analyzes data on program effectiveness (e.g. utility cost savings) and prepares reports accordingly. - - - -
  • Participates in all phases of energy/weatherization training programs as directed; attends conferences, lectures, and workshops as required. - - - -
  • Complies with and enforces the Safety and Health Policy Standards in all work situations. - - - -
  • Complies with all safety rules and procedures to ensure the health and safety of self, co-workers and clients
    
    Minimum Education and Experience:
    
    
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    • High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year in a construction or energy technology field; OR - - - -
    • Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the agency which includes BPI certification as an Energy AuditorKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
      
      
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      • Requires all of the certifications mandated for Energy Services Specialists; may include OSHA 10 or 30-hour Safety Training Program, any applicable hazardous material training; and Weatherization/ Energy Efficiency Training. - - - -
      • Ability to write a work plan so weatherization work is conducted safely, effectively, and efficiently. - - - -
      • Demonstrates supervisory and leadership qualities. - - - -
      • Ability to plan and function in both individual and group settings. - - - -
      • Demonstrates respectful communication skills and cooperation with clients and co-workers. - - - -
      • Ability to identify and resolve client and job related issues. - - - -
      • Must be accurate and have a capacity for detailed work. - - - -
      • Ability to efficiently estimate job costs (materials/labor) and job duration. - - - -
      • Ability to maintain quality control of weatherization work and ensure it meets program standards. - - - -
      • Ability to understand and implement a work order and follow directions. - - - -
      • Possess math, reading, writing, and computer skills relevant to the position, in addition to knowledge of basic construction principles, terminology and basic energy principles, knowledge of installation procedures. - - - -
      • General carpentry skills, understanding of construction materials and their proper application. - - - -
      • Understanding of insulation materials, equipment, and installation techniques. - - - -
      • Understanding of fundamentals of energy, heat transfer, and infiltration.
        
        Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
        
        Compensation details: 21.5-21.5
        
        
        
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