Solar Repair Technician Lead
Medford, OR Customer Experience
Description

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.

Requirements

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