Jobs / Construction, installation, and repair / 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.
- US jobs
- Not reported by BLS
- Job family
- Construction, installation, and repair
Can agents do the work of weatherization installers and technicians?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Construction, installation, and repair: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)
No direct benchmark gives a success rate.
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 47-4099 group).
- 27%Build structuresNot measured
- 20%Explain regulations, policies, or proceduresNot measured
- 10%Apply materials to fill gaps or imperfectionsNot measured
- 8%Test characteristics of materials or productsNot measured
- 8%Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipmentNot measured
- 5%Inspect facilities or equipmentNot measured
- 5%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
- 5%Estimate project development or operational costsNot measured
Unmeasured territory
No benchmark in this atlas covers this work yet.
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.
- Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.
- Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
- Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
- 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.
- Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
- Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
- Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
- Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
- Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.
- Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
Other job titles for this occupation (19)
Energy Administrator · Field Technician · Weatherization and Housing Inspector · Weatherization Installer · Weatherization Technician · Weatherization Worker · Air Sealing Technician · Building Energy Retrofit Technician · Compounding Technician · Field Weatherization Specialist · Glass Sealing Technician · Home Weatherizing Worker · Residential Air Sealing Technician · Weatherization Crew Member · Weatherization Field Technician · Weatherization Laborer · Weatherization Representative · Weatherization Specialist · Weatherseal Technician