Weatherization inspector (assistant and supv) needed for Tallatoona

Assistant Weatherization Assessor/Inspector
TALLATOONA CAP, INC.

JOB TITLE:
Asst. WX Assessor/Inspector

SUPERVISOR:
Weatherization Assessor/Inspector

POSITION: Full time/Supervisory
Office Location: Weatherization Building, Cartersville
Primary Work Environment: Field Locations

Salary: $11.50-$15.20 /hr

General Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Weatherization Assessor/Inspector, the Assistant Weatherization Auditor/Inspector will be responsible for performing thorough and objective Audits and inspections using GEFA guidelines to evaluate energy conservation needs for residences of eligible families.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Use engineering skills to perform a thorough and objective initial audit of each residence to determine the energy conservation needs required to insure compliance with specifications, building codes and other regulations to improve the energy efficiency of the home
Perform routine inspections of weatherization services being provided by contractors and Tallatoona CAP, Inc. Weatherization Technicians to insure services provided meet the “Whole House Weatherization” techniques (to include inspection of/but not limited to the following):
Inspect repairs/removal/replacement of floors, windows, exterior doors as necessary
Installing window units and/or sashes and replace broken panes
Floor and wall repair
Caulking and glazing
Installation and trim exterior doors
Inspect caulking, sealing and insulating attics, walls and floors as necessary
Installation of vapor barriers
Blown in insulation in attic and side walls
Inspect repairs to/refitting for furnaces and space heaters
Perform a thorough final inspection of residence upon completion of Weatherization services to insure compliance to DOE and GEFA requirements, specifications, building codes, other regulations and Tallatoona CAP, Inc. standards
Responsible for tools and equipment
Safeguard the property of clients
Submittal of required reports
Follow all safety regulations
Perform other duties as required or directed

SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Be effective in both written and verbal communication skills
Data entry computer skills and comprehension of diagnostic equipment
Must be willing and able to climb a ladder and crawl under houses

QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a high school education (diploma or GED equivalency)
Building Inspection experience
Basic knowledge of carpentry (background in residential construction preferred)
Working knowledge of calibrated tools
Certificate level score on GA Work Ready “Work Keys” test (gold certificate level 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
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.