Home Energy Auditor

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This is a hybrid work position with 3 days/week doing field visits to homes, 1 day/week required in the office and 1 day/week flexible work from home. Candidates must be able to complete field appointments in this service area.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career in the fast-growing energy efficiency industry? Do you enjoy generating sales on for large projects with complex details? We are now hiring entry level home energy professionals who want to help homeowners upgrade their homes to Net Zero. If you're interested in a career, not just a paycheck, then look at what this position offers in the home services field. Specifically, the first steps in your new career involve:

An Atlas Home Energy Auditor owns their scopes of work and makes sure that every recommendation they make can be executed by our team and will benefit the customer. Only confident and proactive candidates will meet our teams needs.
You'll be meeting 2 to 4 new customers a day and helping them to upgrade their homes to high efficiency, comfortable spaces. You'll need to be a people person to succeed in this position.
Auditors have a company vehicle and run routes by themselves everyday. You'll start and end each day from your house and will communicate with the office and customers via web applications and phones. If this independent style work environment appeals to you, then you're probably a good fit.
At each visit, you'll be analyzing and diagnosing homes for possible energy improvements; communicating to customers about possible improvements and government incentives; and installing simple energy upgrades like high efficiency water saving devices and LED lighting.
Scopes of work that you will generate will touch upon HVAC, Insulation, Ventilation, Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall, and Building Science fundamentals. You'll need to be a detail oriented person to handle the complexity of our solutions.
Home Energy Upgrades is a fast growing field with significant government funding through state programs and the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. Homes are transforming to high efficiency HVACs, air tight construction, solar power, and all electric appliances. With less than 0.5% of homes upgraded to date, the industry needs new professionals to meet the demand.
Pay for this position is 40 – 50% via commissions for services sold vs base salary. If the opportunity to grow your income based on how successful you are in the field, you'll do great in this role.
Successful candidates will be trained on the latest technologies of high efficiency homes and how they can be added to homes right here in Maryland. We hope that you're thirsty for learning about home energy efficiency.

Benefits

Full Time Salaried Position with Sales Commission - Annual Earnings between $75k and $100k
2 Weeks Annual PTO and 7 Paid Holidays
Company Subsidized Health and Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Sponsored Disability, and Life Insurance
Retirement Plan – 401K with Employer Match
Company provided tools and vehicles
Continuous Technical and Non-Technical Skills Training

Typical Duties

As a Home Energy Auditor, successful candidates will be responsible for designing and selling solutions for home energy and comfort problems to Maryland Homeowners. In addition, auditors are responsible for educating homeowners on utility sponsored home energy improvement rebate programs and whole home energy improvement services, and installing simple “direct install” energy saving products like LED light bulbs and high efficiency water saving devices. Specifically, daily responsibilities include:

Complete Home Energy Audits and Estimates.
Operate a company vehicle daily to reach appointments within 45 Minute Radius of their Home.
Establish a rapport with customers through in-person interaction.
Identify customer’s home energy needs and priorities.
Complete Diagnostic testing including: Blower Door Testing, Infrared Camera Inspection, Combustion Safety Testing, HVAC testing and assessments.
Visually inspect all interior and exterior spaces in a home and Crawlspaces and Attics for energy deficiencies. Will not need to go onto roofs.
Diagnosis causes and design solutions for home energy deficiencies and comfort problems.
Provide education on Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR home energy improvement rebate programs.
Provide education on whole home energy improvement services.
Update Home Energy Audit Reports and Home Improvement Proposals. Will not be responsible for creating these documents.
Review Home Energy Audit Reports and Home Improvement Proposals with customers.
Sell whole home energy improvement services to meet monthly sales goals.
Update Customer Information on web based customer database
Provide top quality customer service to all homeowners.
Install LED Light Bulbs, High Efficiency Faucet Aerators/Shower Heads, and Hot Water Pipe Insulation.

Job Qualifications

BPI Building Analyst Certification is required for this position
2 Years of In Home Sales Experience
2 Years of Home Energy Diagnostic Testing Experience
Driver’s License with a clean driving record for the past 3 years
Candidates must pass a criminal background check – No felonies or violent misdemeanors allowed

Non-Technical Skills/Traits Required

Speak English
Charismatic individual who can develop a rapport with people from different backgrounds and cultures
Effective Communication of Technical/Scientific Concepts
Self motivated person who thrives in both small team and independent work environments
Passionate about sales, energy efficiency, or helping customers improve their homes and lives