entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-47-4099-03"
socCode = "47-4099.03"
title = "Weatherization Installers and Technicians"
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"]
emergingTasks = []
careerClusters = []
studyPrograms = []

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jobZone = "2"
jobZoneName = "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."
svpRange = "(Below 6.0)"

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label = "High School Diploma"
percentage = 60.87

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 30.43

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 8.7

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top = []
concentrated = []

[aiOutlook]
teleworkable = false
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 26
percentile = 24
band = "Low"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 2

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 23
source = "felten_aioe"

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percentile = 29
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.15000000000000002
beta = 0.2
gamma = 0.25

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source = "felten_aioe"
label = "Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.)"
value = -0.8728439
percentile = 23
band = "Low"
note = "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."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.25
percentile = 29
band = "Low"
note = "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."

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task = "Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners."
usagePercent = 0.005135389406307902
importance = 3.91

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
version = "dingel-neiman-workathome"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

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trustedTaskCount = 1
taskCount = 3
totalSample = 76
autonomyMedian = 3
collaboration = []
release = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[[aiPlaybook.useCase]]
label = "personal"
percent = 63.64

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task = "Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners."
usagePercent = 0.003300412551568946
autonomyMedian = 3
sampleCount = 33

[[aiPlaybook.boundaryTasks]]
task = "Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners."
humanNeededPercent = 96.96969696969697
sampleCount = 33

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Help me with this part of my job: explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners"

[counts]
tasks = 20
skills = 41
capabilities = 120
tools = 15
relatedRoles = 20

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dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "84470fce65115470"

[[tasks]]
text = "Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.g"

[[tasks]]
text = "Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.e"

[[tasks]]
text = "Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.1.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments."
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iwa = "4.A.4.a.1.b"

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name = "Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.1.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.g"

[[activities]]
name = "Install insulation in equipment or structures."
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[[activities]]
name = "Install green structural components, equipment or systems."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces."
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[[activities]]
name = "Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation."
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[[activities]]
name = "Install doors or windows."
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[[activities]]
name = "Install building fixtures."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Estimate construction project costs."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.3.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean equipment or facilities."
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[[activities]]
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[[activities]]
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[[activities]]
name = "Prepare operational reports."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.o"

[[activities]]
name = "Test products for functionality or quality."
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[[activities]]
name = "Test characteristics of materials or structures."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.g"

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name = "Building and Construction"
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value = 4.13

[[capabilities]]
name = "Near Vision"
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value = 4

[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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value = 3.57

[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Arm-Hand Steadiness"
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
name = "Computers and Electronics"
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value = 3

[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

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name = "Mathematics"
type = "Common Skill"

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[[skills]]
name = "Information Ordering"
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name = "Systems Analysis"
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name = "Active Listening"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Time Management"
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name = "Reading Comprehension"
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name = "Microsoft Word"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Windows"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Microsoft Project"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft PowerPoint"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Access"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
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[[skills]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
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[[skills]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
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[[skills]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
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[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
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[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Learning Strategies"
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[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
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[[skills]]
name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

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name = "Equipment Maintenance"
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[[skills]]
name = "Chemistry"
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[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Selection"
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name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Database Software"
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[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
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name = "Foreign Language"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Biology"
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name = "Project Management Software"
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[[tools]]
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inDemand = true

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example = "Microsoft Outlook"
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inDemand = true

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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Project"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Windows"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Word"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "SAP software"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Data base user interface and query software"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM"
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hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Internet browser software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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name = "Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled"
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
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value = 4.49

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name = "Social"
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socCode = "47-2131.00"
slug = "role-47-2131-00"
title = "Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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slug = "role-47-2132-00"
title = "Insulation Workers, Mechanical"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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slug = "role-47-2152-04"
title = "Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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title = "Maintenance and Repair Workers, General"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "47-2152.00"
slug = "role-47-2152-00"
title = "Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "49-9021.00"
slug = "role-49-9021-00"
title = "Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "47-3015.00"
slug = "role-47-3015-00"
title = "Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "47-2231.00"
slug = "role-47-2231-00"
title = "Solar Photovoltaic Installers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-9098.00"
slug = "role-49-9098-00"
title = "Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-9099.01"
slug = "role-49-9099-01"
title = "Geothermal Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "47-1011.03"
slug = "role-47-1011-03"
title = "Solar Energy Installation Managers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "47-4011.00"
slug = "role-47-4011-00"
title = "Construction and Building Inspectors"
tier = "Supplemental"

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source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = -0.8728439
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

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source = "felten_image_generation_aioe"
label = "Image generation occupational exposure"
score = -0.5883142
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

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source = "felten_language_modeling_aioe"
label = "Language modeling occupational exposure"
score = -0.8711121
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"
