Veterans Green Jobs has partnered with the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) to be the weatherization service provider for Denver and Jefferson Counties.  This is an annual contract that is a state funded Program to conduct energy audits and weatherization work for qualified low-income families.

Job Summary

The HVAC Technician/Installer directly supports an annual 1500-home weatherization goal through timely and professional installation/repair of HVAC systems.  The individual may work on a team or individually to accomplish the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and steam distribution equipment and systems to optimize energy use.

2. Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tolls, lap top computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.

3. Installs, maintains and repairs computerized electronic pneumatic and digital direct control devises related to HVAC and heat control.

4. Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments.

5. Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom, calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies and recommends purchases and suppliers.

6. Maintains electronic/pneumatic testing equipment.

7. Performs brazing, soldering, pipefitting, welding and fabrication.

8. Installation of HVAC ductwork including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction.

9. Conserve, install and recycle CFC and HCFC(Chlorofluorocarbon family) refrigerants.

10. Provide professional interaction with customers.

11. Interact with the Weatherization Crews and Crew coordinator to complete work in an efficient manner with minimal customer downtime or disruption.

12. Maintain work vehicle in a clean and working condition and report any mishaps or accidents as soon as they happen.

13. Other duties as assigned by the HVAC Manager.

Required Management Attributes

To be effective in this organization’s cooperative leadership structure, an individual must possess the following attributes:  placing others above self, dedication to a team, high level of self awareness, strong communication skills and willingness to work on all issues in cooperation with colleagues.

Veterans Green Jobs is prepared to offer a starting base salary of $25.00/hr (plus benefits).  This position also has potential for increased salary and advancement within VGJ’s other programs.  The successful candidate will be expected to work from Denver, CO.

Please send resume and cover letter with the subject line: Training Manager to:  hr@veteransgreenjobs.org no later than October 1, 2010 .

Veterans Green Jobs is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women, People of Color, Gays and Lesbians, Transgender People, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Denver & Jefferson Counties Weatherization

There are currently no bid opportunities for Denver/Jeffco Weatherization. Please check back later.

San Luis Valley Weatherization

Bid Opportunity Veterans Green Jobs (VGJ) is requesting Proposals for trailers in support of the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) Weatherization Assistance Program in the San Luis Valley. VGJ desires to contract with one or more vendors to supply these vehicles. At this time we are considering both NEW and USED vehicles. USED vehicles must be in excellent condition. Click to Download – Utility Vehicles Bid Package with SL Valley

Bid OpportunityVeterans Green Jobs (VGJ) is requesting bids for residential insulation services for VGJ’s Weatherization Program for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The range and scope of work will vary; the number of units is unknown, but is anticipated to be fewer than 200. Contractor is to furnish all labor, materials, insurance, and supervision, and building permit if necessary, to perform the required insulation services. Contractor is to warrant all materials and workmanship for one year. Click to Download bid_insltn_contractors 2010-2011

Positions are now open for Conservation Crew Members, Fuels Reduction Crew Members, Crew Leaders and Program Specialists. Details and online application are available through the Southwest Conservation Corps website: http://sccorps.org/jobs/veterans-green-corps/

Veterans Green Corps Activities

Veteran Crew in San Luis Valley, CO - April 2009

The Veterans Green Corps completes outdoor conservation projects on public lands throughout Colorado and the Four Corners area, which also includes parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Projects focus on trail construction and maintenance in non-remote and remote locations. When working in remote areas, locations may be up to 15 miles in the backcountry. Crews are to camp and live at their work site for 10 days at a time, followed by 4 days off. Crews will consist of 6 Corpsmembers and 2 Crew Leaders. While in the field, crews will be responsible for preparing and cooking their own meals, as well as other jobs required for living in the outdoors.

This Corps has been designed exclusively for military veterans over the age of 21 and focuses on the transition from service in the military to service in public land stewardship and local communities. Participants receive a weekly stipend and education and training that concentrates on gaining conservation skills and career development services for veterans interested in pursuing further employment opportunities in land management. Any individual that successfully completes this program will have the opportunity to continue working in the conservation field or move onto into other opportunities focused on developing skills needed for employment in the rapidly emerging green jobs field.

Join the Veterans Green Corps

We have immediate openings for approximately 30 veterans in the Veterans Green Corps. The Veterans Green Corps will open opportunities for veterans wishing to transition into the green jobs industry in the field of wilderness preservation, restoration and public land management. Veterans have a long and distinguished history of working in public lands management, which is one of the many green jobs fields that will grow significantly in coming months as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Please apply today. Crews will be selected beginning now through the first week of May. 2009.

Veteran Crew Leader near Bluff, UT - April 2009