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Position Overview
Crew Leads are mid-level to advanced positions within the labor sector of the Home Performance Industry. Labor positions represent 60-75% of the Home Performance industry, the majority of the jobs within the Home Performance industry. This page provides an overview of what types of tasks a Crew Lead would do, characteristics employers are looking for, salary and educational requirements, and an illustration of preferred skills for specific jobs.
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Tasks:
A Crew Lead completes tasks such as air sealing, duct sealing, installing insulation, and managerial responsibilities like on-site crew, construction and retrofit supervision.
Key Characteristics:
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Construction or trade background
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Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Critical thinking skills
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Physically fit
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Sustainable life philosophy [1]
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Not claustrophobic
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Not afraid of heights
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Able to work in an uncomfortable situation for long periods of time
Salary and Educational Requirements [2]
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Salary: $71,500 - $102,500/year
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Crew Chief Salary: $16-$18/hr [3]
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Senior Manager/Owner $28-$30/hour [3]
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Min Education: None Specified
Crew Lead Profile
Based on industry input, favored candidates in this position are more technically than socially oriented and more field than office oriented. These candidates have mid-level experience in customer service, advanced experience in construction, and mid-level physical abilities. The illustration below provides a diagram that highlights the desired skills and preferences of a Crew Lead. This illustration aligns with the self-assessment survey available here. Characteristics in this diagram are generalized for this kind of job, and are based on input from industry.
- Some Home Performance companies recognize that their costumers are motivated by sustainable or green practices. Therefore, employees that embody green or sustainable practices are valued by these Home Performance companies.
- Green Jobs Guidebook
- Building Performance Institute's 2010 Workforce Survey
