Electrician (Residential Solar)

Pay Range $30 - $42/hr + Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY: 

 The Electrician is responsible for providing the technical expertise to safely plan and perform electrical work for Residential Solar projects.   

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Safely plan and complete Main Panel Upgrades (MPU), GMA’s, Battery backup installs, and other major electrical work   

• Ensure that the work is performed in a neat and workmanlike manner and compliant with all State and local codes and standards  

• Assemble all components of a Residential Solar system   

• Diagnose and troubleshoot system components to resolve electrical issues  

• Interface with branch leadership to ensure compliance with electrician/labor ratios and continuing education requirements  

• Follow OSHA, NEC, AHJ and Utility requirements  

• Work with crew and complete all portions of Photovoltaic systems installs (PV)  

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical components and system issues.  

• Follow all safe work practices.   

• Provide top-notch customer service throughout the installation  

• Upload photos and update job status in the company database when work is complete  

• Strong knowledge and experience of conduit bending (EMT) ability to produce quality day after day.  

• Perform service maintenance and repairs as needed  

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.   

• Document work by taking pictures and completing work orders  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Certifications: 

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent  

• Depending on the region, may be required to hold a Journeyman License or higher  

 Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years of electrical installation and repair experience  

• Must have working knowledge and experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels  

• Must be experienced with all required hand and power tools associated with the electrical trade  

• Ability to drive a vehicle during the normal course of business  

• Must maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check  

• Working knowledge of current NEC codes  

• Ability to effectively manage work to achieve required timelines  

• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills  

• Ability to read and interpret single- and three-line drawings  

• Ability to work safely in a branch/warehouse  

• Ability to interact with co-workers and participate in meetings  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES 

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls  

• Stand for long periods of time  

• Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles  

• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl  

• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out  

• Repeat the same movements  

• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away  

• Determine the distance between objects  

• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects  

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects  

• Understand the speech of another person  

• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness  

• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet