WEATHERIZATION LABORER
Jamestown, NY Housing and Community Development division
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position Data:

Grade: 4 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Weatherization Manager


Basic Function or Position Summary:

Perform basic energy efficiency and residential renovation projects including general construction, air sealing, insulation, plumbing, basic wiring, HVAC, siding, and roofing.  

Mon- Thurs. 7 am-4:30 pm 

$17.93/hourly  36 hours/weekly



Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

  • Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings
  • Installation of fiberglass, cellulose, foam and pipe insulation
  • Install dryer vents
  • Taping, molding, to seal holes in existing walls and ceiling
  • Install drywall, taping, and mudding
  • Remove all types of siding on a home and replace
  • Assist with hot water tank and heating system repair and replacement
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Basic Wiring repairs – switches, outlets, fixtures
  • Use proper work lead smart, lead safe techniques using the HEPA vacuums
  • Installation or repair of all types of HVAC Systems
  • Caulking and sealing as needed of interior and exterior locations
  • Equipment installations of energy saving devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, duct mastic, LED lighting, energy saving shower heads.
  • Contribute to inventory control by reporting daily usage of materials
  • Assist with daily testing requirements for health and safety or energy efficiency measures
  • Maintain a clean work environment
  • Promotes agency mission.
  • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
  • Maintains consistent professional customer service.
  • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
  • Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Weatherization Specialist I, Weatherization Energy Auditor, Construction Weatherization Manager

B. External: Customer


Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: 0


Organizational Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to all policies and procedures
  • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
  • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
  • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • One year of experience in construction, home repair, energy efficiency, trades; or providing manual labor required
  • Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Strong teaming skills
  • Continuous professional development expected

Physical:

  • Exerts heavy force in excess of 50 pounds
  • Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions
  • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms, push or pull, climb ladders up to 35 feet, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, stand and sit

Special Requirements, if any:

  • Valid Drivers license
  • Ability to travel
  • Reliable transportation
  • Flexibility in work schedule
  • Authorized Driver of a COI vehicle, if all requirements are met
  • Service area cross training
  • Must provide own hand tools (see attached list)
  • Ability to use a respirator.
  • Required to attend Boot Camp Training and receive certification within 1 year and thereafter every 3 years.
  • Required to receive OSHA 10 hour certification within 1 year.
  • Required to receive Lead RRP certification within 1 year and thereafter every 5 years.
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required
  • Works compassionately with diverse population.
  • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
  • Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical certification (if applicable)