JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Energy Programs Installer - Energy Division

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Proteus is the premier provider of training, education, and community services within the agriculturally rich Central San Joaquin Valley.  Since its inception in 1967, Proteus has been in a continuous state of evolution, adding and expanding services as the changing needs of the workforce emerge. Our “Mission” is to provide education, workplace training, job placement, and other support services to farm-working families and diverse program participants to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency. 

COMPANY BENEFITS: Proteus, Inc. is proud to offer our eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program, which includes: 

• A 37.5-hour workweek 
• 13 paid holidays 
• Self-care and bereavement leave 
• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)  
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage 
• Voluntary insurance options 
• A 403(b) and Roth retirement plan 
• Flexible spending account options 
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• A generous $1,500 tuition assistance program 

Additionally, Proteus, Inc. is proud to be a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Drives company vehicle, and monitors service and repair needs as appropriate. 
2. Makes appointments with customers for the installations of weatherization measures, and follows up as required.  
3. Delivers the appliance and properly installs the appliance or any other energy-saving program product or measure.  
4. Installs or repairs interior and/or exterior doors, and entrance door modifications.  
5. Installs and repairs any damaged glass or window units on the job sites, as needed.  
6. Installs any material according to program standards and ensures that the work will pass utility inspections.   
7. Installs a grounded outlet, if outlet is not property grounded, in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and ensures that all safety measures have been applied.  
8. Ensures client satisfaction by exhibiting consideration, courtesy, professionalism, and promptness in carrying out all duties of the program.  
9. Keeps accurate records of inventory and installments.  
10. Removes old appliance, if applicable, and transports it to be recycled.  
11. Travels to meetings, trainings, and program update meetings/conferences, as needed. 
12. Loads and unloads products from trucks, as needed.  
13. Keeps trucks and Energy Programs clean and free from debris.  
14. Follows all safety rules and procedures pertaining to job duties and responsibilities.  
15. Immediately reports to supervisor any unsafe conditions or problem areas.  
16. Per utility program, may install window evaporative cooler and Window A/C, Washing Machine 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or equivalent. Warehouse experience preferred. Knowledge and understanding of HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing products preferred—vocational/technical school training or apprenticeship required. Two years of related experience is preferred. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees or organizations. Must be personable and be able to effectively communicate with others from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. May need to be bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian dialect) required. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Access to transportation and California driver’s license and minimum auto insurance is required by law. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Will require weekly travel to Energy Program job sites at 40% of the weekly schedule and other assigned divisional areas. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Ability to: 

• Safely climb ladders up to ten (10) feet in height 
• Stand for extended periods 
• Bend, twist, kneel and stoop 
• Lift and carry seventy-five (50) pounds 
• Physically able to work on HVAC units. 
• Travel to job sites, other locations, and outside training 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Outdoor work environment 
• Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on the time of year. 

AT-WILL STATEMENT: Employment at Proteus is employment at will.  This means that an employee is free to leave his or her employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, and the Company retains the same right to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause or notice.  Please understand that continued employment cannot be guaranteed for any employee.   

This policy of at-will employment may be changed only by a written employment agreement signed by the Chief Executive Officer that expressly changes the policy of at-will employment.  Unless the employee’s employment is covered by a written employment agreement that specifically provides otherwise, this policy of at-will employment is the sole and entire agreement between the employee and the Company as to the duration of employment and the circumstances under which employment may be terminated.   

With the exception of employment at-will, terms and conditions of employment with the Company may be modified at the sole discretion of the Company, with or without cause or notice at any time.  No implied contract concerning any employment-related decision or term or condition of employment can be established by any other statement, conduct, policy, or practice.  Examples of the types of terms and conditions of employment that are within the sole discretion of the Company include, but are not limited to, the following:  promotion; demotion; transfers; hiring decisions; compensation; benefits; qualifications; discipline; layoff or recall; rules; hours and schedules; work assignments; job duties and responsibilities; production standards; subcontracting; reduction, cessation, or expansion of operations; sale, relocation, merger, or consolidation of operations; determinations concerning the use of equipment, methods, or facilities; or any other terms and conditions that the Company may determine to be necessary for the safe, efficient, and economic operation of its business.  

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship to the Company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

Apply online by visiting our website at www.proteusinc.org. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 559-735-3670 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.  

Proteus is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.