Career Resources

Have you ever wanted to build a career in Home Performance?

Job seekers are increasingly asking what careers in the Home Performance industry are actually like, and how to pursue them. In an effort to help job seekers identify which careers in the Home Performance sector might be right for them, the Home Performance Resource (HPR) Center has created this career resource section of our website to provide job profiles and additional resources for self assessment and job training.


Want to know how your skills and interests stack up against other Home Performance Careers? 

Take the Home Performance Careers Self-assessment

  • Use your results to help plan your next move
  • Assess and market your skills
  • Identify areas you may need more development

Want to learn more about what it is like to work in the Home Performance Industry?

Check out our selection of six Home Performance Career Video Profiles

Including: Retrofit Technician, Crew Lead, and Analyst/Sales


Site Features

  • Overview
    Information on the Home Performance industry including:
    • Industry introduction
    • Employment Picture
  • Profiles
    Video profiles of actual Home Performance Contractors in three key positions:
    • Retrofit Technician
    • Crew Lead
    • Building Analyst/Sales
  • Information
    Job descriptions within the Home Performance Industry which include:
    • Desired Characteristics
    • Expected Salary
    • Educational Requirements
    • Performance Requirements
  • Resources
    Tools and resources to help you get your Home Performance Career moving such as:
    • Websites
    • Job search support networks
    • Training opportunities
  • About
    Information on the Career Resources Section and the partners involved in creating the content.

The content (including text, video profiles, and the self-assessment tool) of HPR Center's Career Resources pages were developed in part through a partnership with the Home Energy Retrofit Occupations (HERO) Program. HERO is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The Home Energy Retrofit Occupations (HERO) Program is funded by a $2.5 million Community Based Job Training Grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and hosted by San Mateo County Human Services Agency. This program constitutes 100% of federal grant funds received.

For information on HERO and the partners involved see About


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