- Position Name: Solar Installer Trainee/ Solar Installer
Expected Work Time: Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm (4/10’s)
Compensation: $19/hr to $36/hr + benefits – depends on experience
Locally owned and operated, we design and build solar and energy storage systems for homes and businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our award-winning customer service and outstanding installation quality are unmatched. For more information, visit: https://www.luminalt.com.
Luminalt is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for solar and energy storage system installers of all levels to join our team. Employment is conditional based on passing a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DMV record check. Luminalt verifies US employment eligibility through E-Verify.
Job Duties:
- Assemble, install, or maintain Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics
- Assess the job site, identify and resolve any potential hazards
- Create or interpret the PV and energy storage installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed
- Weatherproof the PV installation in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer
- Build PV racking, equipment mounting, conduit bending, electrical wiring, and daily cleanup
We will train motivated individuals to become expert solar and energy storage installers.
Required Skills:
To perform some or all of the following tasks in a safe manner:
- Use of hand and power tools
- Work at heights and on ladders
- General electrical work such as wiring and conduit bending
- Take precise measurements and apply them to construction projects
- System layout and planning
- Rooftop racking construction and panel mounting
- Carpentry and metal working
- System troubleshooting
- Onsite customer communication and interaction
- Miscellaneous labor work such as jobsite cleanup and van organization
- Keep and complete timesheets
Qualifications:
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Vaccinated
- Strong desire to work in the solar energy business
- Strong desire to work hands-on out in the field
- Experience working in residential or commercial construction such as solar, electrical, roofing, or carpentry trades is a plus
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Self directed, independent, and solution oriented
- Safety oriented – able to work on rooftops and on construction sites in a safe manner
- Value trust and honesty
- Value outstanding customer service
- Value teamwork and continuous improvement
- Be hard working and dependable
- English proficient
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work outside for extended periods of time
- Ability to work at heights
- Climb, bend, kneel, crawl
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Stand for long periods of time
- Bend or twist body
- Repetitive movements
- High level of manual dexterity to grasp, move or assemble small objects
- Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English – written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute
- Occasional travel may be required
- Drive a work vehicle including full sized trucks and vans
- Lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects
Please email your cover letter and resume to kari@nextlevelstrategies.net No calls, please.