Is being a weatherisation installer a good fit for you?

Makes homes warmer and cheaper to run. Fixes windows, insulates ducts and may do heating and ventilation work.

What the work involves

Tests gas and other fuel-burning appliances.
Measures how much air leaks out of buildings, using a blower door machine.
Tests and checks airflow and heating systems for efficiency.
Installs and seals air ducts and vents to improve heating and cooling.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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