What Makes a Job at Evergreen a Rewarding Career for Veterans?

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The strength of the US military comes from teamwork, camaraderie, and the best training available. Was your time in the military rewarding, whether it was helping out your fellow soldiers or aiding those around the world that needed our help? As a veteran, you deserve a career that taps into your mission-driven hands-on work experience  and also makes the world a better place. 

The Evergreen Home Performance Mission

A job well done here at Evergreen Home Performance makes the homes of our fellow Mainers more comfortable, more efficient, healthier, and oftentimes, more beautiful. We do this through methodical, building science-based home upgrades like basement and attic insulation, window replacement, energy audits, and more. Our enemies are high levels of humidity and moisture, air gaps, and low levels of insulation in the housing stock of Midcoast and Southern Maine. 

What Your New Field Would Look Like

No two days are exactly the same here at Evergreen Home Performance. You will get a close-up look at many different home types and construction methods each and every day. Plus, no two solutions are exactly the same. We take a customized approach to each and every home performance challenge, and all of our field technicians and installers enjoy problem-solving.

While you may find yourself in some tight, hot, humid, or cold spaces, you will always have the support you need from your fellow teammates and your FOB. We utilize fully equipped trucks to ensure you have the right tools, however, the most important tool we need from you is your brain!

There’s No Such Thing as an FNG at EHP

No one wants to feel like an FNG or a Bolo on the job. As long as you bring your work ethic with you every day, you will never be made to feel like you’re last in the pecking order. Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we take pride in bringing our newest team members up to speed quickly but correctly. We work in small team units, where you work off each other’s strengths. There is no end to training—you will learn something new with each home you work on. 

Continue Making a Difference in the World

While our pay is more than competitive for the industry, we often hear that the most rewarding thing about a career here at Evergreen is contributing to the overall health of the earth. By reducing the energy use in Maine homes, we are helping reduce the rate that our climate is changing. This does good for our local Maine shores, our forests, our farms, and much more. Plus, you get to see the smiles on the faces of our customers when they realize their energy bills will be lower and their homes will be more comfortable! 

The Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign

Evergreen Home Performance is a proud Silver Sponsor for the 2021 Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign. You can learn more about the weekly Hire-A-Vet workshops, here. 

Take a Look for Yourself

We could write about how great it is to work here all day long. But talk is cheap—you’re going to want to see what it’s like on the job, weatherizing and upgrading the homes of your friends, family, and neighbors. Take a look at some of this on-the-job footage, and hear what our employees are saying about what makes this job a career:

Home Performance/Weatherization Technician

Project Manager 

Home Performance Sales

If you’re looking for a rewarding way to work with your hands, we are looking for you. Reach out to Evergreen Home Performance at 207-594-2244 or see our open positions here.

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Evergreen Home Performance shows its expertise from start to finish. Evergreen did three house projects in winter/spring/summer 2020 for me, attic insulation, crawl space under a porch insulation, and basement foam/vapor barrier. From my initial discussion with Bryan, I understood the reasons for choosing different types of insulation, the associated costs, and time estimates. Evergreen scheduled in advance, came when they said they would, and the crews were highly professional in their work and demeanor.

Iris S.

Portland

I would recommend Evergreen wholeheartedly because of their professionalism, their follow through, and thoughtful project planning.

Jennifer A

Our basement was the eyesore of the house. I wanted to make improvements, but first needed to make structural, insulating and moisture mitigation improvements. Evergreen was professional and competent in taking on a complex project of not only encapsulation and insulation of basement and crawlspace, but completed needed improvements to the structural integrity of the wood floor platform above a crawlspace and brought in a concrete contractor to pour where there was once a rotting, tiered wood platform - replacing that area with a more functional and tight tiered concrete area.

Duane B.

East Boothbay

This team of individuals was professional at all times. They set up barriers that kept the dust at a minimum. They conducted an air flow audit and cut the draft circulation from the outside in half by sealing cracks. They hauled out the old insulation and replaced it with blown in insulation with an R - 60 Value. They also did the rebate paperwork so that I could get my $1500.00 rebate from the state of Maine. I highly recommend Evergreen Home Performance!

Daniel B.

Rockland

We had Evergreen come out to our tiny old (100+ year old) house to see what they would recommend for decreasing our carbon footprint, saving money, and increasing our comfort in the cold season. Richard and Bryan were great to work with, patiently answering our many questions and walking us through multiple options. We could only afford to tackle a few areas this year; we ended up replacing some windows and having them weatherize the entire house.

Alan M.

Falmouth

We needed basement encapsulation to stop moisture coming up into the house from our regularly flooding basement. We had mold growing on windowsills and furniture. All the staff were friendly, respectful of our home, and easy to work with. Humidity has gone from 70% down to 40% and mold has not grown back after two months. Very grateful.

Sarah C.

Belfast

Update 12/2018: Evergreen has completed Phase II of my house (insulating and installing air/moisture barrier on exterior walls, replacing old windows) and now that heating season is upon us, the difference is astonishing. The house is tight as a drum and so easy to keep warm. Worth every penny. Thank you all! Working with Evergreen was a positive experience from start (no charge energy audit) to finish (a MUCH more comfortable home). Brian Robinson spent a lot of time with me on the audit, explaining clearly what he was finding in my ca.

Rebekah W.

Rockport

I was extremely pleased with the professionalism and quality of service that I received from the Evergreen team. I met Richard to discuss options for insulation. I knew immediately that I wanted to do business with them because he did not try to over-sell extra services that I did not need. Dave was the project manager. He was not only kind, but very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend this company.

Darlyann M

Bath

We had Evergreen Home Performance of Rockland come in to make our home more energy efficient, and what a TOP notch crew. Brian and his crew did an amazing job from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and professional. We would Definitely highly recommend this crew to anyone who is looking for energy efficiency in their home with a company that truly is an expert and knows how to do a quality job and truly cares about their customer.

Melissa S.

Owls Head

Great team!

George S.

Bath

We are thrilled with the job Evergreen did to transform our 213 year old home into a warm, draft-free, cozy space. The entire team led by Bruce was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and hard working. If Evergreen could transform our home in this way, we are sure they would make a comparable difference in YOUR home!

Jonathan M.

Bridgton

Evergreen did a fantastic job insulating our 1930's home. The onsite team was professional, clean, and really just a joy to interact with throughout the process. A blower test at the end showed a significant decrease in air leakage. I highly recommend Evergreen.

Kristen H.

South Portland

I am very pleased with my experience with Evergreen Home Performance. I met several times with Richard Burbank and he was very detailed in his explanations to all of my questions. He provided me with several options for improving the insulation to our home. The team of installers were very professional and respectful of our home. They did a great job of cleaning up every day after the days work and they were also very responsive to all my questions as well as we collaborated to get our home better insulated. It was a pleasure to work with Richard and…

Brian C.

Falmouth

I had gotten estimates from several other companies, but Evergreen was in another league entirely with their professionalism. If you want the job done correctly, I couldn't recommend this company enough.

Rayna Mayo

Freeport

Evergreen did everything they said they would and more. I actually don't mind going into the basement now since they sealed it. The air quality in the house is noticeably better and it's warmer in the winter. We can even store clothing down there where before, whatever was in there would mildew. Even the spider population declined! I used to vacuum so many of them from the corners of the ceilings in the house. Not any more!

Loriel Van Dusen

Portland Buy Local
Efficiency Maine
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Building Performance Association
BPI Certified