Weatherization Assistance Program Careers
The Weatherization Assistance Program works with dedicated weatherization service providers around Colorado to provide services to income-qualified residents. If you are community-minded and interested in paid training opportunities, job security, and growth, you may be a great fit for the weatherization network!
Please note: Weatherization service provider staff are not employees of the State of Colorado.
Two ways to start your Energy Efficiency career with the Weatherization Assistance Program
1. Energy Efficiency Technician Registered Apprenticeship
With no previous experience or building science knowledge required, this paid apprenticeship prepares participants to become residential energy efficiency experts through hands-on training and experience. This opportunity offers:
- 1:1 mentorship
- Structured curriculum to gain expertise in energy efficiency
- Guaranteed wage increases
- Certifications through the Building Performance Institute, Environmental Protection Agency, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Competitive benefits package
Required
- GED or high school diploma
- Drivers License
How to apply
Fill out the interest form in this section and a weatherization representative will reach out to you if a Registered Apprenticeship Program opportunity is available in your area.
2. Direct hire with a weatherization service provider
Search for open positions at the weatherization service provider nearest to you. Working for a service provider offers:
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunity for advancement and job security in one of the fastest growing industries
- A great option if you have construction experience
- Entry level positions that require no experience
- Competitive benefits package
Required
- Varies by position
How to apply
Visit the service provider career pages linked below to find open positions in the Weatherization Assistance Program Network.
Colorado Weatherization Service Providers
Pueblo County Weatherization Department
- Pueblo County’s Weatherization Department is located in Pueblo. See Pueblo County job openings.
- Pueblo County’s Weatherization Department serves Baca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers, and Pueblo counties.
Energy Resource Center
- Energy Resource Center (ERC) is a nonprofit organization with offices in Alamosa, Colorado Springs, Denver, Loveland, and Sterling, Colorado. See ERC job openings.
- ERC serves Denver, Jefferson, Broomfield, Gilpin, Cheyenne, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Fremont, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Teller, Boulder, Larimer, Weld, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma, Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties.
Housing Resources of Western Colorado
- Housing Resources of Western Colorado (HRWC) is a nonprofit organization with offices in Grand Junction, Montrose, and Durango. See HRWC job openings.
- HRWC serves Archuleta, Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel counties.
Arapahoe County Weatherization Division
- Arapahoe County’s Weatherization Division is a local weatherization service provider located in Aurora. See Arapahoe County job openings.
- Arapahoe County Weatherization Division serves Arapahoe and Adams counties.
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
- Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) is a voluntary association of county and municipal governments with offices in Silverthorne, Gypsum, and New Castle. See NWCCOG job openings.
- NWCCOG serves Chaffee, Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Park, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, and Summit counties.
Energy Outreach Colorado
- Energy Outreach Colorado is a nonprofit local weatherization service provider that serves centrally-heated, multifamily buildings throughout Colorado. See EOC job openings.
Additional Resources
Learn more about a typical day for an Energy Efficiency Technician:
Watch ‘A Day in the Life of an Energy Efficiency Technician.’ video
Learn more about energy career paths:
Visit Greenworkforce Connect
Reasons to start a career in the Weatherization Assistance Program Network
- Job quality and security: Earn competitive wages while you learn! The cost of your training is covered. Weatherization is a growing industry unaffected by economic downturns. Paid benefits can include health care, retirement, vacation, and sick leave.
- Meaningful work: Improve the energy efficiency of homes and buildings, and protect the environment by helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Impact your community: Your work can improve your neighborhood and serve income-qualified residents. Weatherization makes homes safer to live in and more energy efficient, which saves residents money.
- 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.
