Home Energy Rater
CET
seeks qualified staff to work in CET’s new construction programs,
including ENERGY STAR Homes and LEED for Homes.
These programs provide guidelines and technical assistance to
builders interested in constructing homes that use less energy and
have less impact on the environment.
This position involves analyzing the efficiency of homes in
computer software and inspecting the homes for program compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Measuring
floor plans to determine areas of components
- Evaluating
home efficiency in computer software
- Communicating
program standards and recommendations to builders
- Scheduling
visits with builders
- Inspecting
homes for insulation and other environmental features
- Running
blower door and duct leakage tests
- Installing
compact fluorescent light bulbs
Qualifications:
- Excellent computer skills
- Strong math / geometry skills
- Home renovation or
construction experience
- Passion for the environment
and community involvement
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational and
time management skills
- Ability to lift and carry 50
pounds for 100 feet unassisted.
- Ability to work outdoors, in
basements, crawl spaces and attics.
These locations often have extreme temperatures and poor
air quality.
- Ability to climb ladders for
heights of up to 20 feet.
- Use of a reliable vehicle
This
position is a full-time salary position with benefits.
About 2/3 of the job is in the field and 1/3 of the job is in
the office. The homes to
be inspected and analyzed are throughout Western Massachusetts.
CET
is an equal opportunity employer.
Send
cover letter and resume to:
Mark
Newey
Director
of Energy Programs
Center for Ecological Technology
26 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
markn@cetonline.org
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Administrative
Assistant
CET
seeks a qualified administrative assistant to work in the MassSAVE
program. This is a statewide effort to improve the energy
efficiency of homes. After
customers receive an audit, they may elect to contract with CET for
services. This position
involves tracking contracts, transferring data files, billing
customers, scheduling inspections, and answering customer’s
questions about the program.
Responsibilities:
- Answering
calls from National Grid customers
- Providing
information about program offerings
- Tracking
contract completions in a database
- Invoicing
customers for completed contracts
- Scheduling
inspections of completed jobs
- Tracking
customer involvement in loan program
- Manipulating
data files
- Preparing
materials for field staff completing contracted services
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and
listening skills
- Excellent computer and
database skills
- Ability to multi-task in a
fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge about home
construction / renovation
- Passion for the environment
and community involvement
- Excellent organizational and
time management skills
This is an hourly position with benefits that
varies in hours based on the season:
September – November: 28 hours/week
December – February: 35 hours/week
March – May:
28 hours/week
June – August: 21 hours/week
The
position is based at our Pittsfield office in Berkshire County,
Massachusetts.
CET
is an equal opportunity employer.
Send
cover letter and resume to:
Laura Dubester
Co-Director
Center for Ecological Technology
112 Elm St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
laurad@cetonline.org
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Air Sealing
Technician
CET
seeks qualified field staff to work in the MassSAVE program.
This is a statewide effort to improve the energy efficiency of homes.
This position involves going to customer’s homes to perform air
sealing in attics and basements.
Air sealing reduces drafts and makes homes more comfortable and
energy efficient.
Responsibilities:
- Making
calls to air sealing customers to make sure they are ready
- Selecting
appropriate air sealing materials for the job
- Running
blower door tests to determine the leakiness of customer’s home
- Performing
air sealing in attics and basements using caulk and foam
- Running
combustion safety tests
- Tracking
materials used, time spent, and air tightness achieved
Qualifications:
- Reliable, hardworking,
trustworthy
- Excellent customer service
skills
- Knowledge about home
construction / renovation
- Passion for the environment
and community involvement
- Ability to lift and carry 50
pounds for 100 feet unassisted.
- Ability to work outdoors, in
basements, crawl spaces and attics.
These locations often have extreme temperatures and poor
air quality.
- Ability to work on hands in
knees in cramped spaces
- Ability to climb ladders for
heights of up to 20 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet.
- Ability to work with tools and
materials such as spray foam and caulking.
- Valid driver’s license and a
safe driving record
This
position is an hourly position with benefits.
It is full-time during most of the year, but is only part-time
during the summer. The
air sealing customers are located throughout Western Massachusetts.
CET is an equal opportunity employer.
Send
cover letter and resume to:
Mark
Newey
Director
of Energy Programs
Center for Ecological Technology
26 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
markn@cetonline.org
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updated: 9/19/2006
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