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Construction & Extraction · Updated Aug 2026

Weatherization Installers and Technicians

Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.

JVS 2.0.0-phase4b
AI Exposure
56/100
Moderate

How much of this occupation’s work can be materially affected by current AI systems.

Replacement Risk
41/100
Moderate

How likely exposure is to translate into reduced human demand.

Includes provisional estimates for AI adoption pressure and labour-market resilience. How this is measured

Evidence quality
Confidence81/100
Task coverage82%

Confidence reflects task coverage, mapping and capability-evidence quality, and how much of the score rests on provisional inputs.

Task-level evidence

What is driving the score?

Occupation scores are built from the task mix—not a single prediction about a job title.

JVS 2.0.0-phase4b
TaskImportanceAI impactExposure
Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.High
67
Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.High
69
Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.High
62
Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.High
67
Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.Medium
69
Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.High
69
Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.Medium
69
Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.High
67
Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy-efficient lighting.Medium
68
Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.High
69
Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.Medium
69
Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.High
66
Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.High
36
Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.High
22
Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.High
16
Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.High
16
Most exposed

Where AI can do more

Routine, digitized, and highly repeatable tasks face the greatest pressure.

  1. Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.69
  2. Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.69
  3. Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.69
  4. Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.69
Hardest to automate

Where people still matter

These tasks score lowest on automation feasibility—physical presence, judgement, accountability and real-world variability all resist end-to-end automation.

  1. Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.01
  2. Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.02
  3. Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.03
  4. Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.04
  5. Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.05
Where else this work leads

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Beyond AI capability

Adoption and labour-market outlook

Structural factors are kept separate from raw capability so you can see what actually resists automation. Adoption pressure and labour-market resilience are still provisional models—25% of this occupation’s replacement-risk weight rests on them.

Human dependency77
Physical dependency63
Adoption pressure43
Labour-market resilience71
Methodology & sources

O*NET 30.3 occupational data interpreted through the JobsVsAI capability, automation and structural-constraint models.

Confidence81/100
CalculatedAug 21, 2026
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