Position: Construction Assistant

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Reports to: Construction Manager

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. (some evenings) 

About Brooklyn SolarWorks

Brooklyn SolarWorks was founded in 2015 with a purpose and mission to make “solar” appealing, easy, and available for all Brooklyn’s urban homeowners. To meet the challenges of installing solar on NYC rooftops, BSW has pioneered a one-of-a kind solar canopy design and developed unique installation methods. We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, and ever-growing team to best serve our customers and clean energy overall. Our company motto is "Make Sun Fun".

Why Brooklyn SolarWorks

We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, comfortable and ever-growing team that allows us to deliver a high degree of customer satisfaction and provide them with clean energy solutions.We believe and advocate for work life balance and growing at a manageable pace. Our staff and our customers are who we are, and here, their voice truly matters. To get a sense of our culture and environment check out our social media channels: IG, TikTok and FB: brooklynsolarworks, Twitter: bksolarworks.

Company Values: Inquisitive, Committed, Adaptable, and Passionate.

Awards

• 2023-24, Solar Power World’s Top Contractors

• 2024, Forbes Home’s Best Solar Companies in New York

• 2024, City & State’s Trailblazers in Clean Energy (T.R. Ludwig)

2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey

• 96% of respondents reported having autonomy and independence in the day to day of my job.

• 100% of respondents reported the company considers my concerns, thoughts and beliefs when decision making.

• 100% of respondents reported their supervisor treats everyone respectfully and fairly.

• 96% of respondents reported the company is committed to improving the diversity of employees.

• 93% of respondents reported they are satisfied with the employee benefits and perks provided to me.

About the Position

The Construction Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Construction Manager in all non-standard construction activities. It is primarily specialty construction needs in support of the Brooklyn Solarworks custom projects program. 

Responsibilities:

• Load out vehicles and drive them to construction sites

• Carry out all site preparation and post installation construction activities Including but not limited to:

  • Plan reading 

  • Roof attachments

  • Flashing/ waterproofing

  • Conduit bending / Conduit runs

  • Solar commissioning 

• Maintain compliance with all OSHA safety rules and protocols for the company.

• Carry out additional duties as needed by the Construction Manager or VP of Installations

• Track activities in Quickbase (QB) CRM system.

Required Skill Set

• OSHA 30 hr + 10 hr SST is required.

• A high school diploma is required.

• Driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift at least 40 lbs.

• Minimum NEC and NYC building code knowledge.

• At Least 1 year practical construction experience

• Comfortable with heights, climbing ladders and standing for extended periods of time.

• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.

• Excellent Communication and record keeping skills.

• Computer literacy - quickbase/ G suite/others.

• Familiarity with all construction aspects of BSW systems.

• Able to work variable hours.

• Passion for Brooklyn SolarWorks mission.

Preferred Skill Set

• A passion for Brooklyn SolarWork’s mission.

• Solar equipment and installation experience is preferred.

• Roofing experience is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Mobility Potential:

• $24-28/hr

*We offer competitive compensation that is commensurate with years of relevant industry experience, skills and qualifications, certifications, and licenses.

Benefits

• (Free options are available) Health (HSA), Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

• 401k (Traditional & Roth) retirement plan + 4% tiered company matching. 

• Transportation perks/benefits

• Paid Time Off

• 11 Company Holidays

• Quarterly Profit-sharing Bonus

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Travel Benefits

• Occasional Company provided snacks and lunches

• Additional Voluntary Benefits. .. i.e. HSA, FSA, Pet insurance, STD, LTD etc…

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must provide a resume to be considered. Candidates may apply through:

Career’s Page: https://brooklynsolarworks.com/careers/

Company Website: https://brooklynsolarworks.com/

Email: careers@brooklynsolarworks.com

Brooklyn SolarWorks offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, language, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disability status, genetics, family or marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interview Stages:

Candidate Applies- Resume is Reviewed- Interview Request- Interview Conducted- Hire is made.

Remote Status Travel %

Not Applicable     90%