Weatherization Installers and Technicians
O*NET Code: 47-4099.03
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Air Sealing TechnicianBuilding Energy Retrofit TechnicianCompounding TechnicianEnergy AdministratorField TechnicianField Weatherization SpecialistGlass Sealing TechnicianHome Weatherizing WorkerResidential Air Sealing TechnicianWeatherization and Housing InspectorWeatherization Crew MemberWeatherization Field TechnicianWeatherization InstallerWeatherization LaborerWeatherization RepresentativeWeatherization SpecialistWeatherization TechnicianWeatherization WorkerWeatherseal Technician
⚡ Skills (16)
Monitoring3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Installation3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Systems Analysis3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (15)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Energy auditing software
Analytical or scientific software
0Energy use ratings databases
Data base user interface and query software
0Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Work scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (82% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (9)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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