Field Service Technician | Posted by: Alex Neilson


job.title: Field Service Technician

employement.type:

Temporary Worker - 1099

estimated.start.date:

August 31, 2021

location:

Charlottesville,Virginia

region:

South-East

no.ofjob.openings: 1
|
experience.required: 1 to 2 Year
|
hourly.rate.range: $15 - $16
job.description:

We are looking for hardworking, energetic, and green-minded individuals to join us as we meet the growing demand for solar energy. We offer the potential for career advancement, the opportunity to create positive change in the world, and the chance to be a part of a great team. We’ll invest in your future and your education. And we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.


Diversity and Inclusion are essential for client’s growth throughout the nation. We are committed to embracing the distinctive identities, encounters, abilities and viewpoints of our workforce, to ensure we reflect the communities we serve. 

Job Description & Responsibilities 



The client is seeking a Field Service Technician I to join their growing team.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

Inspections:

  • Meet with city and county inspectors to facilitate inspection of solar installations.
  • Examine plans and blueprints to identify errors in design and construction, then communicate those findings.
  • Ability to use appropriate tools to repair and replace equipment as needed. Some electrical knowhow is recommended.
  • Work with management regarding status of inspection and necessary corrections to ensure assigned inspections are successful.
  • Ability to read plans and blueprints and understand the NEC code book.
  • Maintain a current basic knowledge of solar/electrical code.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of jurisdictional inspection requirements and procedures.
  • Prepare for each permit completion by reviewing job notes and plans.
  • Determine If any additional permitting requirements are needed such as forms, engineering, etc.
  • Provide highly detailed feedback from customers, inspectors, and others as necessary regarding any issues, concerns, corrections, or plan changes needed.
  • Provide highly detailed notes and photo documentation uploaded to the company database/customer files.
  • Additional duties required as needed
  • Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Must have the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
  • Must not have a fear of heights.
  • Work well alone and in groups
  • Be punctual
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
  • Previous residential solar experience preferred.

 

Field Verifications:

  • Completing important forms and surveys alone, or with our engineers and partners with highly detailed site information.
  • Access the underlying structure of the roof (attic, crawlspace, etc.) to assess and measure the existing environment.
  • Access the main and sub electrical panels to assess solar interconnection possibilities.
  • Upload precise, detailed solar site data to the company database for design purposes.
  • Communicate with design team and Professional Engineer, as necessary, to explain site conditions and special circumstances.
  • Meet with customers to obtain information necessary to complete technical design documents for a solar system.
  • Create detailed rooftop map layout for solar arrays including roof layout dimensions and all roof penetrations (pipes, vents etc.), Roof dimensions, azimuth, electrical service, and equipment photos.
  • Reviewing layouts with engineering for orientation and system components.
  • Additional duties required as needed

 

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Must have the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
  • Must feel comfortable with working on roofs of varying heights
  • Work well alone and in groups
  • Be punctual
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

 

Benefits

  • 15 days of paid time off per year
  • 5 paid sick days per year
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Healthcare, vision, dental, and life insurance options that fit you and your family 
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
  • Voluntary STD
  • At cost solar for your home

Driving License


Charlottesville, VA, USA

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