DHS - Weatherization Technician

Assists with home weatherization work on dwellings.

Work involves assisting in weatherizing homes to improve energy efficiency. Employees work in crews, performing building construction and related tasks to install insulation and other materials that reduce energy losses in homes. Work requires the use of both common and specialized hand and power tools. Employees are instructed on each work phase, with Weatherization Chiefs verifying adequacy.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies

• Travels independently to assist with installing blown-in and batt insulation in attics, sidewalls, floors, underbellies, subspace areas, vapor barriers, and water blankets for both site-built and mobile homes.
• Performs routine weatherization improvements as a member of a team rotating duties, which include safety tests on furnaces and appliances of various types, assists with furnace replacements, air duct sealing and repairs, and client education.
• Assists with air duct sealing, including blower door testing, sealing bypasses, applying caulk and weather stripping, repairing broken glass, sealing ducts, and installing insulation, as well as base-load measures.
• Performs basic residential construction, drywall repairs, and general labor using hand tools and power tools.
• Installs weather‑stripping, storm windows, doors, and other energy‑conservation materials.
• Replaces incandescent bulbs with energy‑efficient compact fluorescent lamps.
• Provides assistance in the installation of water‑efficient shower heads.
• Completes paperwork and accurately documents material and labor usage. Assists coworkers in completing precise and thorough paperwork.
• Educates clients on energy‑saving methods and techniques and informs them about completed weatherization work.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing building construction work preferred

• Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 60 days of hire required
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 Hour Certification within 30 days of hire required
• Building Science Principles (BSP) Certification within 90 days of hire required
• Building Performance Institute (BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Retrofit Installer Technician Certification within 90 days of hire required
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Certification within 1 year of hire required
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification preferred

• Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening
• Must successfully pass background check
• Required to travel away from home during the week and perform work in other counties.

For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill‑based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full‑time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12‑weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full‑time employees)