Building Performance Field Technician

Full-time $17.00 - $24.00 / hour - based in or around The Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)

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, collecting field data and verifying 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

Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience (5+ preferred)Driving record that meets our insurance criteriaCandidates with 3-5 years of licensed driving experience will be considered based on insurance approvalPreferred Certifications and Experience:

OSHA 10 certification

HERS Rater, RFI and/or NGBS Green Verifier designation

High Performance residential construction (BPI, RESNET)

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Safety is our top priority, and all drivers receive comprehensive training and support.

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.