Residential Inspector - No Experience Needed / Willing to train

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Tacoma Energy

Looking for a highly driven person who wants to join a growing company in the new energy efficiency industry.

*** Not a sales position ***

*** No homeowner interaction ***

We are looking for an outstanding person who wants to learn a new and rapidly expanding industry. This person must be willing to learn from the ground up. On the job training, education and certifications are provided. This position will be primarily located in the Birmingham Alabama area.

We offer:

  • Starting pay $20.00-22.00/hour, based on experience
  • Healthcare – medical, dental, vision
  • Holiday pay
  • Full-time
  • On the job training & certifications
  • Independent work environment

Responsibilities:

  • Identify areas of the home which may result in air leakage or duct system leakage
  • Trouble shoot and identify reasons for whole house air leakage or duct test failures
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
  • Will travel throughout Birmingham Alabama area daily
  • Inspect and conduct checks on newly constructed homes with blower door & duct blaster
  • Turn in paperwork daily

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Pass background check, including driving record
  • Previous experience in HVAC or other related fields is a HUGE PLUS, but not required
  • Familiarity with HVAC systems a plus
  • New home construction experience a plus
  • Ability to handle physical workload – lift up to 50 lbs
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Get it done mentality
  • Team player
  • Must follow directions
  • Extremely professional

Interviewing and hiring immediately. You must submit a full resume, or considerations will not be taken seriously.

We look forward to hearing from you today!

Company Description
Tacoma Energy provides Energy Certifications and analysis of single and multi family homes to ensure they pass code, Energy Star, Tax Credit, and other certifications. They are also responsible for home inspections for new construction homes, as well as HVAC design. Tacoma Energy has years’ of experience in the field of Energy Auditing, Training, Testing, Managing, Manual J,D, and S calculations for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Energy modeling through Performance and Building Code Support. Today we have locations in multiple cities and continue to expand.
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