Details Report for:
47-4099.03 - Weatherization Installers and 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.
This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Wages & Employment
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
- Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
- Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
- Apply insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
- Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy efficient lighting.
- Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
- Install storm windows or storm doors and verify proper fit.
- Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
- Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
- Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
- Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.
- Wrap water heaters with water heater blankets.
- Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
- Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
- Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.
- Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.
Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Tools used in this occupation:
| Leak testing equipment — Blower doors; Smoke generators |
| Moisture meters — Moisture detectors |
| Power saws — Circular saws; Reciprocating saws |
| Remote reading thermometers — Non-contact digital thermometers |
| Saws — Hacksaws; Hand saws |
| Screwdrivers — Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers |
| Squares — Combination squares; Framing squares |
| Tape measures — Steel measuring tapes |
| Tinners snips — Electric tin snips; Hand tin snips |
| Voltage or current meters — Digital voltmeters DVM; Non-contact voltage detectors |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Analytical or scientific software — Energy auditing software |
| Calendar and scheduling software — Work scheduling software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software — Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM |
| Data base user interface and query software — Energy use ratings databases; Microsoft Access |
| Internet browser software — Web browser software |
| Office suite software — Microsoft Office software |
| Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Project management software — Microsoft Project |
| Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel |
| Word processing software — Microsoft Word |
Wages & Employment Trends
National
Median wages data collected from Construction and Related Workers, All Other*.
Employment data collected from Construction and Related Workers, All Other.
Industry data collected from Construction and Related Workers, All Other.
| Median wages (2010) | $16.59 hourly, $34,500 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 60,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Average (7% to 13%)
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| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 26,600 |
| Top industries (2008) | Construction (38% employed in this sector)
Government (15%)
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State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.