Solar Repair Technician Lead at Purelight Power

Position Overview

The Solar Repair Technician Lead position leads a team in repairing and maintaining roof and ground-mounted solar systems. This person will follow all company and safety policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Load and unload company vehicles
• Maintain appropriate stock on a truck to complete service repairs and double-check that material for the job is loaded before leaving the shop
• Install, repair, and maintain rooftop and ground-mount solar PV systems including: flashing, racking, module-level power electronics (Micro inverters/Optimizers), array wiring, and junction boxes
• Work on roofs, ladders, crawlspaces, attics, and other residential and commercial areas
• Manage, lead, train, and motivate a crew of 1-3 technicians
• Accurately pull material based on the construction plans
• Ability to test, commission, and troubleshoot system components
• Ability to read schematics and follow technical installation instructions
• Accurately upload required information to our work platform / CRM / and other applications
• Work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Maintain a clean job site, work truck, and warehouse
• Competently install safety equipment and enforce safety policies
• Complete quarterly safety gear and tool audits on company vehicles
• Complete weekly vehicle inspection reports on company vehicles
• Report directly to the Senior Manager of Post Install with any job-related issues or employee issues
• Interact with clients in a respectful manner
• Perform other related duties as required
• Follow all company and safety policies and procedures
• Obtain OSHA 10 safety training (course provided by employer)
• Obtain 18-Hour Solar PV Boot Camp through HeatSpring (course provided by employer)
• Overnight travel will be required

Required Tools and Equipment

• Personal hand tools required include screwdriver set or multi-tool (11 in 1) driver, wire strippers, diagonal wire cutters, impact-rated socket set, socket adapter, tool belt, bag, or backpack
• Weather-appropriate attire with at least one piece of Purelight Power Company apparel worn at all times when on the clock
• Weather and job-appropriate footwear

Supplied Tools and Equipment

• Safety harness and rope w/ rope grab and shock absorber
• Fall protection anchors and devices
• Power tools including impact, drill, and circular / reciprocating saw
• IPad

Department / Direct Supervisor

• Outside Operations / Senior Manager of Post-Install

Required skills and abilities

• Extensive knowledge of PV equipment and installation
• Be comfortable climbing a ladder and working on a roof
• Be comfortable with working outside in all weather conditions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Team-orientated with proven leadership skills
• Good attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude
• Ability to maintain company tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a solar installer
• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs repetitively
• Ability to climb ladders and work on roofs up to a 45-degree pitch
• Insurance Approved driving record and driver's license required

Compensation details: 26-30 Hourly Wage

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