WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.
Under the general supervision of the Weatherization Program Director, the Weatherization technician’s main function is to assist and provide support to the program Quality Control Inspector and the Multifamily Energy Auditor. Assist in conducting inspections on buildings 1-4 units and Multifamily Buildings 5 units and up. Maintains documentation on weatherization projects, including job findings, and problem-solving measurements discussed with Energy Auditors, Quality control inspector, contractor crews, building management, and Program Director.
Responsible for the record keeping of the program agency material and collaborating in the installation of in unit carbon Monoxide and smoke alarms.
Major Functions/Accountabilities
- Work closely with Quality control inspector, and Multifamily Energy Auditor.
- Assist in quality control checks on 1-4 units completed during contract year.
- Provides program support and maintains thorough understanding of the Federal and State Policies and Procedures that govern the Weatherization Assistance Program.
- Assist with the program intake process by collecting building Energy Audit such as, required in unit, common area, and exterior building data utilized by the Energy Auditor.
- Buildings file review to verify that work was completed in line with the energy Audit and that work was completed correctly.
- Ensures that determined measures and generated work orders are within program guidelines and obtain the proper savings to income ratio (SIR).
- Collaborates with contractors to determine qualified change orders to original work orders and aid in scheduling jobs and or inspections.
- Data entry in the Weatherization Subgrantee data collection and reporting system.
- Works with State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and obtain proper approvals when necessary.
- Resolves customer and crew complaints and/or issues using sound problem-solving skills.
- Field work and construction Manager Duties.
- Provides detailed written notes as requested.
- Availability to attend all job-related meetings and NYSHCR Training out of state conferences as required.
- Maintain agency material inventory and the in-unit Installation of carbon monoxide or smoke alarms and stove prep and post.
- Accessing both roofs, basements, and areas with possible pest infestation.
- Being in high safety hazard areas.
- Attending trainings and certifications as required by state and local regulations.
- Standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, able to lift up to 50 pounds and carrying tools as required by the program testing and data collection measurements.
- Adheres to safety policies outlined in Agency handbook and OSHA safety standards.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned by the program Director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree.
- 1,000 hours in approved courses of building trades or equivalent experience. Weatherization assistance, energy conservation/efficiency, and or construction or maintenance experience.
- Construction background preferred.
- Computer literate and demographic research skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to work
- and educate clients from various backgrounds.
- Organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple projects, write concise reports, plans and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
- Experience in weatherization energy conservation programs.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Bilingual (Ideally English/Spanish/Greek
Trainings included but are not limited to NYSHCR mandatory trainings (1-day basic Air Sealing, 1-day basic Health and Safety, 1 day Lead safe Practices, 1- day EPA Lead Renovator certification, and OSHA 10-hour training). Training must be repeated every three years.