SOLAR TECHNICIAN – RESIDENTIAL

Job Title: Solar Technician                                                         FLSA Status: Non–Exempt

Department: Field                                                                    Reports To: Electrical Foreman

Summary of Position

The role of the Solar Technician is to assist the electrical team in providing consistent, high-quality, cost-effective, and timely deliverables and products to our customers. The Solar Technician will contribute to environmental stewardship and a work culture focused on health and safety. This role will work in conjunction with the Senior Solar Technicians and Field Team Leads to develop accurate and efficient project assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in interpreting plans, specifications, drawings, and documents related to engineering and construction from the jobsite
2. Configure, install, inspect and maintain solar systems for customers
3. Assess the environment to detect and mitigate any hazards that may be associated with installation
4. Map out where projects and pieces go, placing components according to provided diagrams
5. Seal the system against weather, using safety codes and manufacturer specifications
6. Test the system and measure grounding systems while making adjustments to controls as needed
7. Participate in the maintenance and operations of an electrical shop; clean and maintain service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties
8. Prepare and clean up job sites

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience and/or training:  

• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision, required
• Experience working at heights, preferred
• Strong customer service skills, required
• Ability to work in team environment, required

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid Driver’s license with good driving record, required
• NABCEP Certified, preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certified, preferred

Technology/Equipment:

• Experience using Fall Protection, preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, frequently
• Ability to get into awkward positions to adapt to cramped workspaces, occasionally
• Working in very bright or very dim lighting conditions, occasionally
• Working at heights (i.e. on/with ladders, on rooftops)
• Lighting ~75lbs, frequently

Work Environment

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

• Working in various weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, always
• Working around loud or distracting sounds or noise levels, occasionally