Why start a career in weatherization?
- Earn competitive wages while you learn – the cost of your training is covered.
- Paid benefits can include health care, retirement, vacation, and sick leave.
- Choose a career pathway that is technical or administrative, depending on your interest.
- Your skills and experience move with you anywhere in the country. Since 1976, weatherization has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, with work in every county and state.
- Your work can improve your neighborhood and help the most vulnerable residents by making their homes safer to live in and more energy efficient.
Sample Career Pathway
Do you have a.......
- Willingness to learn?
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic?
- Desire to help your community and the environment?
Then a career in weatherization may be a good fit for you!
Sample Career Pathway (depending on experience and qualifications)
| Career | Experience | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer Technician | 0-2 years | Crew Leader |
| Crew Leader | 2-3 years | Energy Auditor |
| Energy Auditor | 1-2 sears | Quality Control Inspector |
| Quality Control Inspector | 3+ years |
Average Massachusetts Wages
Average wages based on a 40-hour work week. These wages are averages and may vary by agency.
| Job | Description | Averages Wages |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer Technician | installs home energy-savings upgrades | $20.00/hr. or $41,600/yr. |
| Crew Leader | supervises installation of home energy-saving upgrades | $24.00/hr. or $49,920/yr. |
| Energy Auditor | examines homes to identify energy-saving upgrades | $28.50/hr. or $59,280/yr. |
| Quality Control Inspector | ensures quality and completion of installed energy-saving upgrades | $28.00/hr. or $58,240/yr. |
| Client Intake Specialist | confirms eligibility for the program | $17.50/hr. or $36,400/yr. |
| WAP Program Manager | oversees program staff, planning, and performance | $35.50/hr. or $73,540/yr. |
Green Jobs Academy
New England's Regional BPI Energy Weatherization Training Facility
The Green Jobs Academy provides educational opportunities and career ladder growth to those in weatherization field. Run by the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), Green Jobs provides advanced hands-on training with a state-of-the-art lab that can be customized for both small and large businesses.
For more information, visit the Green Jobs Academy or email teamgja@smoc.org.