Also called: Weatherization Technician
Seals, insulates, and upgrades homes, often for low-income families, so they stay warmer and use less energy.
You blow insulation into an attic, caulk gaps around windows, and replace a broken furnace filter, making a real difference in someone's winter.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Tied to federal weatherization funding.
Low risk for 10 years. Air-sealing and insulating old homes is hands-on work in attics and crawlspaces.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to weatherization contractors or your local community action agency
Classes: Construction CTE class, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4099.
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