What Do Weatherization Technicians Do (including Their Typical Day At Work)

Job Description

Weatherization Technicians perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures. They also test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.

Other tasks include:

• Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
• Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.
• Apply insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.
• Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
• Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.

We asked Weatherization Technicians how satisfied they are with their job. Here is what they said.

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63% of them said they were satisfied with their job and 56% said they find that their job makes the world a better place or helps to make someone else’s life better.

Typical Day At Work

On a daily basis, Weatherization Technicians maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed. They recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.

A typical day for a Weatherization Installer and Technician will also include:

• Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy-efficient lighting.
• Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
• Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
• Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.

We asked some Weatherization Technicians a few questions to find out what else does their work day look like. Here is what we found.

	Do you have telephone conversations everyday in this job?	69% said yes
	How important is it to work in a team in this job?	66% said very important
	Do you have group discussions everyday in this job?	86% said yes
	Do you talk or work with customers everyday in this job?	41% said yes
	Do you have to deal with angry customers everyday in this job?	0% said yes
	Do you have to make decisions everyday in this job?	47% said yes

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Weatherization Technicians also test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment. They may also wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Weatherization Technicians Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners. They might also Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.

In addition, they Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them Install storm windows or storm doors and verify proper fit.

To some Weatherization Technicians, it is also their responsibility to Apply insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.

Working life

Standard 40 hour work week

Regular schedule like a 9 to 5

In a typical work week as a Weatherization Installer and Technician, you can expect to work 40 hour work week.

Is this right for me

People who are suitable for this job tends to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery..

They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.

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