O*NET-SOC 47-4099.03

Weatherization Installers and Technicians

Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.3808/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2020
Installation2.B.3.d3.2508/2020
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2508/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2020
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1208/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2020
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.7508/2020
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2508/2020
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2508/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.Core2208/2020
Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.Core2208/2020
Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.Core2308/2020
Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.Core2308/2020
Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.Core2308/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.0111/2023
Conventional4.4911/2023
Investigative3.2211/2023
Social2.3111/2023
Enterprising2.1911/2023
Artistic1.511/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.