Weatherization Tech Careers
Our featured partner in Weatherization and Renewable Energy Technology is the Colorado Energy Office. Their Weatherization Assistance Program works with six dedicated weatherization service providers around Colorado to provide services to residents. If you are community-minded and interested in paid training opportunities and job security, you may be a great fit for the weatherization network helping to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient including repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work, conducting energy audits and advising clients on energy conservation measures. Learn more at The Colorado Energy Office.
Learn more about other pathways to careers and education to become a Weatherization Tech:
- Basic Requirements: Technical/trade school certification and/or apprenticeship
- Typical Wages: $55-65k/yr (in Colorado)
- Typical Hours: 8 hrs/day, could involve irregular/seasonal schedules or on call time
- Job Outlook: 8% growth over the next 10 years (much faster than the average)
- Next Position: Manager