Location: Hickory,NC, USA
Building Performance Field Technician
* Full-time $17.00 - $24.00 / hour - based in or around Charlotte
* Company vehicle and equipment provided - start and stop from home
* Outstanding benefits package (health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, vision, dental, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more)
* Opportunity to work at a mission-driven certified B Corp committed to leading the change by using business as a force for good that was named INC Best Place to Work
* Opportunity to bring your passion for sustainability and clean energy to work
Southern Energy Management (SEM) is seeking a full-time Home Performance Field Technician to perform visual inspections, diagnostic testing, collecting field data and verifying single-family homes to various energy and green certifications such as Energy Star, NGBS, LEED for Homes and more.
Daily Job Duties:
* Inspect new residential buildings for code compliance and energy efficient construction features including framing, insulation, air barrier, and HVAC
* Perform diagnostic testing for whole house air leakage and duct leakage in new homes to calculate energy efficiency performance
* Communicate directly with home builders and trades, to help them meet their energy efficiency and sustainability goals
* Accurate, real-time entry of field data into energy modeling software
Required Qualifications:
* Fast and accurate data entry
* Computer and software skills: Technical proficiency and basic computer skills are a must. Experience with iOS, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and energy modeling software is preferred
* Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for 100 feet unassisted
* Ability to work outdoors, in basements, enclosed crawl spaces and attics
* Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Preferred Certifications and Experience:
* OSHA 10 certification
* HERS Rater, RFI and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation
* High Performance residential construction (BPI, RESNET)
SEM values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply. Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ are especially encouraged to apply for this position. SEM is a company that values the employment of local community members -- seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and relating directly to climate justice.