# 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 47-4099.03
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Field Technician
- Weatherization Installer
- Weatherization Technician
- Weatherization Worker
- Energy Administrator
- Weatherization and Housing Inspector
- Air Sealing Technician
- Building Energy Retrofit Technician
- Compounding Technician
- Field Weatherization Specialist
- Glass Sealing Technician
- Home Weatherizing Worker

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.c |
| Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.c |
| Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes. | Core | 4.A.4.a.1.b |
| Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services. | Core | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments. | Core | 4.A.4.a.1.b |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs. | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies. | 4.A.4.a.1.b |
| Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Install green structural components, equipment or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces. | 4.A.3.a.2.am |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation. | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Install doors or windows. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Install building fixtures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Estimate construction project costs. | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Maintain construction tools or equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Record operational or environmental data. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Prepare operational reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Test products for functionality or quality. | 4.A.1.b.2.c |
| Test characteristics of materials or structures. | 4.A.1.b.2.c |
| Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 4.13 |
| Near Vision | ability | 4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.91 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.75 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.57 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.52 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.43 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.3 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Installation | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.25 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.22 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.13 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Systems Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.12 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 3.12 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 3.09 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.04 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Systems Evaluation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Project | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Database Software | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes | no |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Energy auditing software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Energy use ratings databases | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM | Customer relationship management CRM software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.73 |
| Contact With Others | 4.57 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.57 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.41 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.3 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.27 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.26 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 4 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 4 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.96 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.96 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.91 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.83 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.83 |
| Time Pressure | 3.83 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.78 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.74 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.74 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.74 |
| E-Mail | 3.65 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.61 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.61 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.59 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.5 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.43 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.43 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.43 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.43 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.41 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.39 |
| Exposed to High Places | 3.35 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.35 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.32 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.26 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.22 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.22 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.17 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 3.13 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.09 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.95 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 60.87 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 30.43 |
| Some College Courses | 8.7 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.01 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.49 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.22 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 2.31 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 2.19 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 1.5 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47-2131.00 | role-47-2131-00 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Primary-Short |
| 47-2132.00 | role-47-2132-00 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | Primary-Short |
| 47-2152.04 | role-47-2152-04 | Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 49-9071.00 | role-49-9071-00 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Primary-Short |
| 47-2152.00 | role-47-2152-00 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Primary-Short |
| 49-9021.00 | role-49-9021-00 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Primary-Long |
| 47-3015.00 | role-47-3015-00 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Primary-Long |
| 47-2231.00 | role-47-2231-00 | Solar Photovoltaic Installers | Primary-Long |
| 49-9098.00 | role-49-9098-00 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | Primary-Long |
| 49-9099.01 | role-49-9099-01 | Geothermal Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 47-1011.03 | role-47-1011-03 | Solar Energy Installation Managers | Supplemental |
| 47-4011.00 | role-47-4011-00 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters


## Study Programs


## Market


## Industries


### Top


### Concentrated


## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.8728439 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.5883142 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.8711121 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 26
- **Percentile:** 24
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 23 | felten_aioe |
| 29 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.8728439 | 23 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.25 | 29 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.15000000000000002
- **Beta:** 0.2
- **Gamma:** 0.25

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners. | 0.005135389406307902 | 3.91 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Ai Playbook

- **Trusted Task Count:** 1
- **Task Count:** 3
- **Total Sample:** 76
- **Autonomy Median:** 3

### Collaboration


### Use Case

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| personal | 63.64 |

### Delegated Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Autonomy Median | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners. | 0.003300412551568946 | 3 | 33 |

### Boundary Tasks

| Task | Human Needed Percent | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners. | 96.96969696969697 | 33 |

### Seed Prompts

| Prompt |
| --- |
| Help me with this part of my job: explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners |
- **Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 20
- **Skills:** 41
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 15
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 84470fce65115470