What is a weatherization crew leader and how to become one

Key steps to become a weatherization crew leader

1. Explore weatherization crew leader education requirements

   Most common weatherization crew leader degrees

   Bachelor's

   38.5 %

   High School Diploma

   30.8 %

   Associate

   23.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific weatherization crew leader skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Ventilation	38.87%
   Caulking	24.32%
   HVAC	16.29%
   Blower Door	11.21%
   Construction Sites	9.31%

3. Complete relevant weatherization crew leader training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New weatherization crew leaders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a weatherization crew leader based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real weatherization crew leader resumes.

4. Research weatherization crew leader duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all aspects of paperwork for each individual job per NYS code specifications; successfully complete projects with multiple deadlines.
   • Assist in the assessment and replacement of HVAC systems.
   • Crew leadership integral in reputation among project partners for a consistently high quality of work that frequently exceeds expectations.
   • Maintain yearly and quarterly education and certification according to FRA standards.

5. Apply for weatherization crew leader jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a weatherization crew leader job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams