Healthy Homes Lead Technician

🏡 **Now Hiring: Healthy Homes Lead Technician** 🏡 Join the team that's making homes safer, healthier, and more energy efficient throughout our community! SNAP is seeking a **Healthy Homes Lead Technician** to join our **Housing Services Core**. If you're an experienced leader who enjoys working in the field, mentoring crews, and making a meaningful impact for local families, we'd love to hear from you. **Position Highlights** ✔ Full-Time, Regular Position 💲 Starting Pay: **$23.68–$26.43/hour DOE** 📈 Full Pay Range: **$23.68–$36.95/hour** 🎯 Excellent Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability • Paid Time Off • 403(b) Retirement Plan **In this role, you'll:** 🔹 Lead and support weatherization crews in the field. 🔹 Meet with homeowners and explain project expectations. 🔹 Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and according to program standards. 🔹 Provide technical guidance, oversee quality control, and support complex field projects. 🔹 Promote safe work practices, including lead-safe procedures and health and safety compliance. 📍 **Location:** Primarily field-based throughout Spokane County. **Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is open until filled.** SNAP values diversity in its workforce and is committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Applicants needing accommodation during the hiring process may request assistance by emailing [**employment@snapwa.org**](mailto:employment@snapwa.org). Build your career while helping create healthier homes and stronger communities. **Apply today!** **Requirements:** **Education and Experience** - **Required:** High School or equivalent; 4 years of experience in all phases of minor home repair and/or weatherization work including 2 years of experience installing doors and windows. - **Preferred:** High School or equivalent; 6 years of experience in all phases of minor home repair and/or weatherization work and additional general carpentry experience, including 3 years of installing doors and windows. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Beginner-level computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook and Word, or willing to take related training classes to gain the skills. - Ability to empathize with and advocate for low-income and vulnerable people, and to maintain confidentiality with personal information - Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, weatherization, and structural repair techniques, tools, materials, and safety requirements - Knowledge of or ability to learn weatherization skills for single- and multi-family homes, as well as mobile homes - Knowledge of or ability to learn weatherization theory, installation techniques, and specifications - Ability to safely use construction and insulation tools, materials, and equipment - Ability to install doors and windows - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on effectively working in a team environment and with a diverse population - Ability to complete paperwork in a legible manner **Training and Certifications** - Ability to be certified for respirator use and to participate in annual lead exposure testing - Safety training (ongoing) - Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record - Completes classes in Lead Safe Weatherization and asbestos, containment and cleanup **Work Environment/Physical Activities:** This position requires working in seasonal heat and cold. Must be able to safely perform physical aspects of the job including lifting up to 85 pounds, pulling, transporting, handling equipment and materials, crawling, and using step ladders. Frequently works in confined spaces, such as beneath floors and in attics and crawl spaces. May require working on roof tops and other potentially hazardous areas. May be exposed to dusty, wet, muddy, poorly ventilated and occasionally unsanitary environments. May be exposed to fumes and substances including paint, solvents, and other mater…