Weatherization Technician

TALLATOONA CAP, INC.                     

JOB TITLE:                                           Weatherization Technician

SUPERVISOR:                                     Weatherization Technician Foreman
  
POSITION:                                           Part/Full time Hourly/Non Exempt

Office Location:                                      Weatherization Building, Cartersville

Primary Work Environment:                    Field Locations

Salary:                                                    $12.00-$16.00 /hr        

General Job Description:

Job Duties :

Provide home improvement services for the proper installation of weatherization materials. This is to include but not be limited to the following:

1. Repairing/removal/replacement of floors, windows and exterior doors as necessary
   • Installing window units and/or sashes
   • Replacing broken panes
   • Caulking and glazing
   • Installation of storm windows
   • Installation and painting exterior doors
2. Caulking, sealing and insulating attics, walls and floors as necessary
   • Blowing insulation
   • Rolling insulation
   • Installation of attic
       
3. Repairs to/refitting for furnaces and space heaters
4. Responsible for company tools, equipment, materials and supplies
5. Safeguard the property of our clients
6. Pick up materials when necessary
7. Submit reports as required
8. Follow all safety regulations
9. Responsible for proper cleanup of all work sites
10. Perform other duties as required or directed

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Be effective in both written and oral communication skills
• Data entry computer skills
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders and crawl under houses
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor
• Be willing and able to travel and attend trainings as required
• Ability to meet agency attendance policies
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and electronic fingerprint criminal background check

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high school education (diploma or GED equivalency)
• Knowledge in basic carpentry (background in residential construction preferred)
• Valid drivers’ license, clean driving record (MVR), proof of adequate liability insurance
• Must pass the “Georgia Work Ready” Work Keys Basic Skills test at the cert. level (silver certificate preferred)

All weatherization personnel will be required to:

• Have a working knowledge of hand and power tools used in the trade and safety precautions
• Enforce and abide by all OSHA rules and regulations
• Enforce and abide by Lead Base Paint Safety practices
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Work in any outdoor or attic temperature for an extended amount of time.
• Attend and complete mandatory training to enhance job skills as required and receive a minimum “satisfactory” grade in order to continue employment

This position requires that a yearly medical evaluation for the use of full face, half face and air supply respirators be mandatory. The results must be certified by an Occupational Health Provider as the employee being capable of wearing a respirator in order to continue employment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined in the ADA to perform the essential job functions.
While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is required to have certain physical abilities. These abilities include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling lifting (up to 50 lbs) using hands to fingers, handling or feeling objects, tools or controls, talking and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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