Please note: this position is only available to participants in our workforce development program.
Workforce Trainees will be temporary employees of CEE for a 14-week period earning $19 per hour and working an average of 35 hours per week.
Benefits will include 40 hours of PTO. Typical hours will be approximately 7:30am - 3:30pm. Hours may vary based on the host site but will not include weekends.
During the first week, Workforce Trainees will continue to refine their skills and practice techniques such as setting up a blower door, auditing, and air sealing. Trainees will also receive training from CEE’s HR related to safety protocols, reporting injuries on worksites, and recording timesheets accurately.
Beginning the second week, Workforce Trainees will start shadowing experienced professionals in the field. Once a week, trainees will meet at CEE’s Roseville office to discuss and debrief your week in the field with a Building Science Trainer and learn about a variety of building science topics.
At the end of the traineeship, trainees will be prepared to take the BPI Air Leakage Control Installer (ALCI) or Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) exam. These are industry-recognized credentials.
Insulation Trainee
You will be paired with an insulation contractor company experienced in insulation and air sealing.
- Assist Crew Members loading the box truck with equipment and supplies before heading to the job site
- Learn how to effectively operate an insulation blower machine and techniques for dense packing walls
- Follow instructions from the Crew Lead in effectively air sealing and insulating an attic
- Communicate effectively with Job Supervisor or Crew Lead on-site as well as your CEE Supervisor on a regular basis
Energy Auditor Trainee
You will be paired with a trainer at CEE or a weatherization agency who is experienced in energy auditing.
- Assist Energy Auditor and Counselor team in setting up and taking down equipment for energy audits
- Perform basic tasks of an energy auditor including using an IR camera (infrared) and blower door machine
- Learn and advance your skills in using equipment needed for an energy audit
- Inspect attic spaces with guidance from an Energy Auditor
- Enter data into CEE Database (CEEtrack) or NEAT weatherization software
- Communicate effectively with Energy Auditor and Energy Counselor on-site as well as your CEE Supervisor on a regular basis
HVAC Trainee
You will be paired with an HVAC contractor who is experienced in HVAC installation and technician roles.
- Arrive on time to the contractor office or jobsite
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism to staff and customers
- Shadow and take direction from experienced HVAC technicians
- Learn how to effectively maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems
- Safely use hand and power tools
- Assist with the installation of HVAC equipment from an experienced HVAC installer
- Assist with loading and unloading equipment, supplies, and inventory as needed
- Communicate effectively with job supervisor or lead trainer on-site as well as with a CEE Workforce Development supervisor on a regular basis
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Skills Required
- Must be a participant in the workforce development program
- Available for a 14-week temporary traineeship, ~35 hours per week
- Able to work typical weekday hours (approx. 7:30am�-�3:30pm) and not work weekends
- Able to perform physical tasks: load/unload equipment, inspect attics, assist crews
- Communicate effectively with crew leads, supervisors, and CEE staff
- Demonstrate punctuality and professionalism on job sites
- Safely use hand and power tools and follow safety protocols
- Enter data into CEE Database (CEEtrack) or NEAT weatherization software
What We Do
CEE is a community-based clean energy nonprofit with special expertise in energy efficiency that stretches back 40 years. Data-driven and community-engaged, our team is passionate about discovering and deploying the most effective solutions to strengthen the economy and improve the environment. We are committed to creating an open and welcoming workplace with an emphasis on work–life balance. Open-door communication is invited, and diverse backgrounds and points of view are encouraged. Our great culture has resulted in CEE being named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.
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