Retrofit Installer Technician

Gateway Community Action Agency•West Liberty, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retrofit Installer Technician performs general labor duties on weatherization projects by transferring from one task to another where demands require workers with varied experiences and abilities to perform specific repair and energy conservation tasks in an occupied residential setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions. Installs insulation, underpinning, replaces and repairs glass, roofing, doors, windows and performs other weatherization and energy conservation activities as required. Attends all training, lectures and classes on weatherization, energy conservation techniques, tool and equipment use and maintenance and safety measures as required by Crew Leaders, or other supervisors. Uses hand and power tools in a proficient manner specific to weatherization activities. Prepares and submits any reports, timesheets and invoices in a timely manner. Maintains a clean, neat and safe work area at all times. Clear, clean and remove all tools, equipment, materials and debris from each job site upon completion. Observes and reports any known problems with the job site, equipment, vehicle or tool safety. Load, unload, secure and maintain all tools, equipment and materials in agency vehicles, warehouse or at the job site. Assist the Crew Leader in maintaining an inventory of all tools, equipment and materials. Assist the Crew Leader in assuring proper maintenance and repair of all agency owned tools, equipment and vehicles used in weatherization activities. Perform various energy conservation and repair tasks in confined spaces, under floors and in attics and at heights of over 6 feet on roofs and from ladders and scaffolds. Erect and use scaffolds. Use personal protective safety equipment. Provide support to Crew Leader as required. Drive van or box truck loaded with tools, equipment and supplies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
KHC RIT Training (can be obtained after hire)
A valid KY Driver’s License as well as a clean driving record and criminal background check is required.
Gateway Community Action is a drug free workplace and a clean pre-employment drug test is required as well as ongoing random drug testing.
Must be willing to attend all training as required by the Weatherization Assistance Program, Kentucky Housing Corporation, and Gateway Community Action.

Nice To Haves

A background/ experience in carpentry or construction is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Installs insulation, underpinning, replaces and repairs glass, roofing, doors, windows and performs other weatherization and energy conservation activities as required.
Attends all training, lectures and classes on weatherization, energy conservation techniques, tool and equipment use and maintenance and safety measures as required by Crew Leaders, or other supervisors.
Uses hand and power tools in a proficient manner specific to weatherization activities.
Prepares and submits any reports, timesheets and invoices in a timely manner.
Maintains a clean, neat and safe work area at all times.
Clear, clean and remove all tools, equipment, materials and debris from each job site upon completion.
Observes and reports any known problems with the job site, equipment, vehicle or tool safety.
Load, unload, secure and maintain all tools, equipment and materials in agency vehicles, warehouse or at the job site.
Assist the Crew Leader in maintaining an inventory of all tools, equipment and materials.
Assist the Crew Leader in assuring proper maintenance and repair of all agency owned tools, equipment and vehicles used in weatherization activities.
Perform various energy conservation and repair tasks in confined spaces, under floors and in attics and at heights of over 6 feet on roofs and from ladders and scaffolds.
Erect and use scaffolds.
Use personal protective safety equipment.
Provide support to Crew Leader as required.
Drive van or box truck loaded with tools, equipment and supplies.