Summary:
The Blower Door Technician will be responsible for conducting blower door tests to assess the air tightness of the buildings. The primary objective will be to identify and measure the air leakage using specialized equipment, analyze test results, and provide recommendations for improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform blower door tests on residential and commercial buildings to determine air leakage rates
Set up and calibrate blower door equipment according to industry standards
Conduct visual inspections to identify potential air leakage areas such as gaps, cracks and openings in building envelopes
Measure and record airflow rates using precision instruments
Analyze test data and prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for improving building performance
Collaborate with the team to implement air sealing measures and energy efficiency upgrades
Provide training and guidance to other team members as needed
Uphold safety protocols and practices while working on job sites
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience as Blower Door Technician or similar role in the construction or energy industry
Strong knowledge of blower door testing procedures, equipment, and data analysis techniques
Familiarity with building codes, energy efficiency standards, and indoor air quality guidelines
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
Ability to work comfortably in various indoor and outdoor environments
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to pass a background check in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, input data and prepare reports
Preferred Qualifications:
High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Additional training or certification in building science, energy efficiency or related fields is a plus
Preference for experience in the AEC Industry
HERS Rater
RESNET Certification
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation
Lifting and/or moving up to 35 lbs. regularly is expected, and up to 75 lbs. on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation
The testing process for the various construction materials (i.e., soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour
The technician’s primary duty is to test soil densities and concrete samples (air, temperature, mix design, etc.), as well as testing other construction materials. Testing these samples requires extensive manual lifting and handling
Weights in the 0-75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10 – 35 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation
Weights in the range of 35 – 75+ lbs. (concrete cylinders and soils) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation
Construction materials are manually lifted and carried distances on average ranging from a few feet to 75 feet, but may occasionally exceed 75 ft in walking distance and are unloaded manually at our lab and carried inside for testing, with or without reasonable accommodation
On average the workdays range from 7 - 12 hours
This job is located in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions
Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.
This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud