Building Performance Field Technician

Building Performance Field Technician

• Full-time $17.00 - $24.00 / hour - based in or around Raleigh
• 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, collect field data and verify 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.