Occupations · Construction and Extraction

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.

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 47-4099.03

What people in this job actually do

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Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.
Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.
Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
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.
Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
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.
Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Monitoring3.4

Critical Thinking3.2

Active Listening3.1

Speaking3.1

Reading Comprehension3.0

Writing2.9

Active Learning2.9

Learning Strategies2.8

Mathematics2.8

Science2.0

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

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Microsoft Access●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft Outlook●Microsoft PowerPoint●Microsoft Project●Microsoft Windows●Microsoft Word●SAP software●Database softwareEnergy auditing softwareEnergy use ratings databasesSalesforce.com Salesforce CRMWeb browser softwareWork scheduling software

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

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2 / 5Some preparation — a school diploma and a few months of on-the-job training.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection+2.3 above average

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions+2.1 above average

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions+2.0 above average

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment+1.8 above average

Exposed to High Places+1.7 above average

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets+1.6 above average

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling+1.5 above average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2020-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)61%

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)30%

Some College Courses9%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2020-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Realistic6.0

Conventional4.5

Investigative3.2

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

Tasks O*NET flags as emerging

Determine amount of air leakage in buildings using a blower door machine.
Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.

O*NET 24.3 emerging tasks

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Installation3.2

Judgment and Decision Making3.2

Operations Monitoring3.1

Systems Analysis3.1

Quality Control Analysis3.0

Operation and Control3.0

Time Management3.0

Coordination3.0

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Building and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingMathematics

Abilities it leans on

Near VisionProblem SensitivityManual DexterityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInformation Ordering

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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Field TechnicianEnergy AdministratorWeatherization WorkerWeatherization LaborerWeatherseal TechnicianAir Sealing TechnicianCompounding TechnicianGlass Sealing TechnicianHome Weatherizing WorkerWeatherization InstallerWeatherization SpecialistWeatherization TechnicianWeatherization Crew MemberWeatherization Representative

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2015

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Now listed 3

+Database software+Microsoft Windows+SAP software

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O*NET 30.3 related occupations

Also called

Energy AuditorEnergy DirectorEnergy AssistantField TechnicianHousing DirectorEnergy AdministratorWeatherization WorkerAir Sealing TechnicianWeatherization LaborerWeatherseal TechnicianCompounding TechnicianWeatherization Director

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
insulation worker	7124.1	close
insulation supervisor	3123.1.13	close
roofer	7121.1	close
ceiling installer	7123.1	close
window installer	7115.5	close

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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