Also called: Insulation Installer, Weatherization Technician
Seals air leaks and adds insulation to homes, often for low-income families through government programs.
You crawl into attics to blow in insulation, caulk gaps around windows, and seal ductwork. One house at a time, you lower families' energy bills and make their homes warmer in winter.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. On-the-job training; weatherization certifications.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Little to automate; sealing leaks and blowing insulation in old houses stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to local weatherization agencies or insulation contractors as an installer or helper
Classes: Construction CTE, Algebra I.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4099.
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