Technical Weatherization Trainer - Energy Efficiency
 Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 United States, Michigan, Lansing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 18, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today! Title: Technical Weatherization Trainer - Energy Efficiency $60,000 - $88,000 / Posted Thru: 7-9-25 Location: Hybrid / Must work and Live in the state of Michigan Purpose: The Michigan Weatherization Training Center will provide technical expert instruction and assistance to Weatherization professionals, home professionals, builders, contractors, developers, architects, and others. The training center will focus on building science coursework to support the Weatherization Assistance Program's (WAP) comprehensive technical trainings and certifications outlined in the Quality Work Plan that establishes a benchmark for quality home energy upgrades, released by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Both comprehensive and specific training will be conducted. Comprehensive training is occupation-specific training aligned to the Job Task Analysis for each occupation in the weatherization field. Specific training addresses acute deficiencies in the field such as dense packing, crawlspace, ASHRAE, and other topics as needed. Training will foster engagement, innovation, quality work practices, enhance performance, teach energy efficiency conservation measures, health and safety techniques, and ensure student success through hands-on training opportunities by high quality certified instructors and classroom innovations. The Technical Trainer is part of a dynamic technical weatherization team that provides superior learning opportunities to professionals in the home performance, residential, and construction industries. The Michigan Weatherization Training Center provides students with in-person classroom training, field training, and online training opportunities. Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Trainers are required to have knowledge and experience in one of the following technical areas. ENERGY AUDITOR The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate hands-on knowledge and experience in the following building science skill set:
SHELL The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate hands-on knowledge and experience in the following building science skill set:
HVAC The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate hands-on knowledge and experience in the following building science skill set:
Core Skills:
Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Possession of a degree or equivalent experience in building science, building construction, civil or structural engineering, weatherization assistance program, or a related field is preferred. Experience: A minimum of two years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in the Weatherization Assistance Program, energy efficiency, construction trades, or related field is required. Proven experience as a Technical Trainer and/or IREC Master Trainer is helpful. Industry certifications such as BPI, QCI, HEP, Lead RRP, and OSHA is helpful. Demonstrated customer service skills in a high pace, service-orientated environment. The Technical Trainer will have significant work experience in residential single-family and low- and mid-rise multifamily construction with specific knowledge related to training, curriculum development, project management, and building science. The Technical Trainer will rely on strong interpersonal and leadership skills to maintain the trust of the Training Center's students. In addition, a Trainer must be innovative to implement new ways to teach new skills to students. Important Skills and Characteristics:
Work Environment, Mobility, and Physical Requirements: Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment. This position involves performance of various diagnostic tests, inspections and demonstrations, requiring the ability to carry equipment weighing 35 pounds. Performing fieldwork involves use of ladders and extensive navigation in and around worksites, buildings, attics, crawlspaces, and other locations. Therefore, Technical Trainers must possess physical dexterity, endurance and balance to safely and effectively accomplish this work. It will also involve viewing a CRT or VDT screen 25% to 75% of the time and the use of other standard office environment. This position will require a Technical Trainer to use a mobile work environment, including the use of a home office, satellite locations, and other spaces as needed, to increase responsiveness and decision-making speed, resolve internal issues faster, and increase productivity. Travel: Travel throughout the state to the training center satellite locations and partner facilities will be required. In addition, travel to conferences and other events may be required. BCAEO Staff, both Civil Service and Affiliate Employees, are to follow the DTMB Travel guidelines and rates. Travel or other expenses that are not pre-approved are not subject for reimbursement. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK: No assigned responsibility. Training Plans: A Trainer must implement the approved training curriculum and coursework to provide high quality programs to ensure the training center is competitive and efficient. This includes staying within the approved operational budgets, maintaining training schedules and offerings, tracking student progress, conducting innovative field trainings, conferences, and webinars. Training: Technical Trainer must make sure the courses cover the needs of the students and that the desired principles, techniques, and skills, based on the JTAs as needed, are being taught in the most learnable ways possible. This includes fostering a 'culture of learning' within the training center. Evaluate Results of Training: After the students have taken the desired course, a Trainer must identify areas for course improvement to ensure the students adequately learned the desired skills. This includes making sure the curriculum and coursework incorporates how to apply current regulations, standards, and field guide. In addition, a Trainer will evaluate the course materials to find better or less expensive ways to teach students in the future. Research Training Methods: A Technical Trainer will constantly be in the lookout for new training opportunities, innovated labs and training props to provide more effective ways to teach technical skills. This includes maintaining communication with the BCAEO staff, to recognize new issues and plan for additional training. IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: A Technical Trainer has a direct impact on the success of the Weatherization Training Center to ensure high quality work standards are performed by certified Weatherization Professionals. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act." MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today! MPHI is an EEO employer that participates with e-verify. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||