Solar Repair Technician Lead

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 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

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 Solar Repair

Compensation

• Non-Exempt Hourly $26-30

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