Solar Service Technician (experienced only)
Ideal applicants will have the skills and experience to work with solar power electronics and monitoring equipment. Specifically, this position requires troubleshooting and re-commissioning solar systems. If you have prior solar installation experience, electrical skills, excellent work ethic and are passionate about solar, apply today with your resume and references
Responsibilities include:
- startup and commissioning of PV systems
- diagnose and repair of solar inverters/arrays
- ability to maintain daily reports and communication
- understanding of physical solar installations
- completing evaluations and on-site assessments, including the ability to perform or learn to perform on site surveys
- travel approximately 60% of the time with return home daily
Job Requirements:
- Must be a self-starter, organized and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to to field service calls from CRM/Dispatch for customers with solar system issues. Issues may range from assessment, scheduling, estimating repairs, customer agreement, service/repair, close out.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication and provide excellent customer experience to homeowners and commercial property owners.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, with a clean motor vehicle record, regional travel is often required
- Must have the ability to climb ladders/stairs to physically remove, replace or repair solar panels, in both hot and cool climates
- Completes necessary paperwork, timekeeping and inventory processing for all service call, as well collecting payment for services rendered and completes jobs disposition form after every call
Required experience/qualifications:
- Minimum 1+ years experience with solar installation, specifically with troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of residential and commercial PV Solar systems
- OSHA 10 training preferred.
- Knowledge of basic trades (roofing, carpentry, plumbing and metal framing), and ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring schematics and electrical instructions
About our company
PPM Solar is an established, reputable solar and electrical contracting firm in North Central Florida. Our company specializes in serving residential and commercial solar customers with high-quality solar installations.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision available after 90 days.
- Job Type: Full-time (no remote work available)
- Salary: $16.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 39 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- What is the difference between a grid-tied and off-grid system?
- Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a problem with a solar panel. What was the problem and how did you solve it?
- Have you ever had to work with a difficult client during a repair/or installation? How did you handle it?
- What experience do you have with battery storage systems? Do you have any certifications (Tesla, Enphase, Schneider, Generac, LG/LG Chem, etc.)?
- Do you have electrical experience? If so, please describe.
- What are the different types of solar panels you have worked with? What are the differences between them?
- What are the steps to reconfigure CT’s?
- How do you make sure that the solar system is properly grounded?
- What made you want to work in the solar energy field?
- Do you have proper knowledge of wiring and installation of EV Chargers and/or outlets?
- Have you ever worked with high-voltage DC solar circuits? If so, please describe.
Experience:
- solar installation repairs: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person