[ES_JOBS_NET] Weatherization Technicians w/ Housing Resources of Western Colorado

[Morgan Brandenburg]

Southwest Conservation Corps is excited to again partner with the Housing Resources of Western Colorado to offer two weatherization technician roles out of either Montrose or Grand Junction, Colorado. The weatherization technicians will earn numerous certifications and trainings through the Building Performance Institute with Santa Fe Community College. This position has a flexible start date and will run for a period of 45 weeks. This is also an AmeriCorps position so an AmeriCorps Education Award will be earned upon successful completion of the term. Please visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/3001 to view the full description and to apply!

Stipend:  $600/week
Term:  45 weeks
Reports To:  Housing Resource of Western Colorado
Location: Montrose or Grand Junction (based on applicant preference)
Status:  1700-hour AmeriCorps Service Term
Benefits:  AmeriCorps Education Award $6,195.00 after successful completion, Health Insurance eligible, Professional Certifications will be received with the cost of travel and training covered.

Southwest Conservation Corps' Mission
It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.

Program Overview:

The Weatherization Department of Housing Resources of Western Colorado (HRWC) works with the Colorado Energy Office's (CEO) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to help qualified Coloradoans save money, increase comfort, and better their home an environment through proven energy conservation solutions. HRWC's Weatherization crews help the low-income households to reduce their energy burden so they have more money for other necessities. The work also benefits the environment by reducing green house gas emissions.

This individual will be completing high-quality energy efficiency and health and safety upgrades to homes; to ensure maximum long-lasting benefits. The upgrades include but are not limited to insulation, air sealing, furnace replacement, storm windows, refrigerator replacement, LED lighting, ventilation, ground moisture barrier, and installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. HRWC will be weatherizing 200 homes in the 12 counties that they serve during the 2021-2022 program year. These individuals will learn all aspects of the program by shadowing Energy Auditors, Weatherization Techs, and Quality Control Inspectors. Individuals will receive online and on-the-job training.

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  *   Operate and maintain various testing equipment, power tools, and other hand tools

        *   Learn how to operate and maintain insulation blowing machine
        *   Learn how to operate and maintain computerized testing equipment, such as the blower door and combustion analyzer
        *   Utilize common power and hand tools in a safe manner


  *   Gain proficiency in weatherization and insulation measures

        *   Work with Crew Leader to properly install general energy conservation and insulation measures in client homes, per program standard work specifications
        *   Learn how to utilize blower door technology to direct air sealing work and verify infiltration reduction targets are met
        *   Document labor and materials used and testing results in client files


  *   Conduct client education on energy related matters

        *   Communicate well with low income, handicapped, and elderly clients
        *   Explain technical matters in simple, understandable ways
        *   Manage client expectation of work being done.

Individuals will gain on-the-job training as well as official certifications and Certificates of Knowledge throughout their term.

Trainings and Certifications:

  *   Santa Fe Community College, Building Performance Institute (BPI) bpi.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bpi.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccpayne%40conservationlegacy.org%7Cba749d2a376d4934930208d92b7e4e24%7C07e1930bc9f9496a9efebab7b528e163%7C1%7C0%7C637588645851109209%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0&sdata=Wp7ZUB9hI%2BzKEmhfc%2F%2FAYTGFd9tCprJtlNrmnAKsWyA%3D&reserved=0>

        *   Building Science Principles (Certificate of Knowledge)
        *   Retrofit Installer


  *   Additional certification training will be offered online and in person

        *   Lead Safe Weatherization
        *   Asbestos Awareness
        *   OSHA 10


Morgan Brandenburg
she/her/hers<https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>
Recruitment, Outreach, and Communications Manager
Southwest Conservation Corps
970-946-2029
mbrandenburg at conservationlegacy.org
https://sccorps.org/
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