Retrofit Installer Technician - Central Office

DescriptionSummary/Objective

• The Retrofit Installer Technician performs general labor duties on weatherization projects by
• transferring from one task to another where demands require workers with varied experiences and
• abilities to perform specific repair and energy conservation tasks in an occupied residential setting.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the
• essential functions.
• ● Installs insulation, underpinning, replaces and repairs glass, roofing, doors, windows and
• performs other weatherization and energy conservation activities as required.
• ● Attends all training, lectures and classes on weatherization, energy conservation techniques, tool
• and equipment use and maintenance and safety measures as required by Crew Leaders, or other
• supervisors.
• ● Uses hand and power tools in a proficient manner specific to weatherization activities.
• ● Prepares and submits any reports, timesheets and invoices in a timely manner.
• ● Maintains a clean, neat and safe work area at all times.
• ● Clear, clean and remove all tools, equipment, materials and debris from each job site upon
• completion.
• ● Observes and reports any known problems with the job site, equipment, vehicle or tool safety.
• ● Load, unload, secure and maintain all tools, equipment and materials in agency vehicles,
• warehouse or at the job site.
• ● Assist the Crew Leader in maintaining an inventory of all tools, equipment and materials.
• ● Assist the Crew Leader in assuring proper maintenance and repair of all agency owned tools,
• equipment and vehicles used in weatherization activities.
• ● Perform various energy conservation and repair tasks in confined spaces, under floors and in
• attics and at heights of over 6 feet on roofs and from ladders and scaffolds.
• ● Erect and use scaffolds.
• ● Use personal protective safety equipment.
• ● Provide support to Crew Leader as required.
• ● Drive van or box truck loaded with tools, equipment and supplies.

Competencies

1. Analytical Thinking
2. Adaptability
3. Attention to Detail
4. Organizational Understanding
5. Ethics/Integrity
6. Reliability
7. Safety/Risk Management
8. Professionalism
9. Collaboration
10. Communication
11. Customer/Client Focus
12. Learning Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Both indoor and outdoor work environments are required. Exposure to heat, dampness, dust, fumes,
• airborne particles and noise may be part of the job.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, substantial physical effort is required. Regular requirements to
• use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Regular requirements to stand, walk, sit, and carry heavy objects occasionally weighing over 100 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full time position. Typical hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, in
• order to meet the needs of the agency, permanent and/or temporary changes and/or modifications to
• schedule and/or work hours may occur as dictated by management.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be
• expected.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

KHC RIT Training (can be obtained after hire)

Preferred Education and Experience

A background/ experience in carpentry or construction is considered a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• A valid KY Driver’s License as well as a clean driving record and criminal background check is required.
• Gateway Community Action is a drug free workplace and a clean pre-employment drug test is required as
• well as ongoing random drug testing. Must be willing to attend all training as required by the
• Weatherization Assistance Program, Kentucky Housing Corporation, and Gateway Community Action.

AAP/EEO Statement

• Gateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
• for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,
• religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
• gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
• promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
• duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
• activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• QualificationsCompetitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.