NorthStar

Occupations/47-4099.03

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.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

26%

More resilient

Human characteristics

65%

Strong human-characteristic mix

Task orientation

43%

Mixed exposure

A day in this job

  • Mostly human

    Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.

  • Mostly routine

    Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.

  • Mostly human

    Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.

Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.
  2. 02Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.
  3. 03Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
  4. 04Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
  5. 05Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
  6. 06Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.09
  • Degree of automation1.68
  • Time sitting1.91
  • Originality (ability)2.38
  • Conflict situations2.95
  • Hands-on objects/tools3.96
  • Outdoors / weather4.41
  • Disease exposure1.65
  • Decision freedom3.43

Top abilities

  • Near Vision4.00
  • Problem Sensitivity3.88
  • Manual Dexterity3.75
  • Oral Expression3.25
  • Oral Comprehension3.25
  • Information Ordering3.25
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.25
  • Visualization3.12

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension3.00
  • Active Listening3.12
  • Writing2.88
  • Speaking3.12
  • Mathematics2.75
  • Science2.00
  • Critical Thinking3.25
  • Active Learning2.88
  • Learning Strategies2.75
  • Monitoring3.38

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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