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Solar Installer - Trainee

City of Madison, WI

Madison, WI | Full Time

$45k-60k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

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Solar Installer - Trainee

$45k-60k (estimate)

Full Time 4 Months Ago

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City of Madison, WI is Hiring a Solar Installer - Trainee Near Madison, WI

General Description

Work for The City of Madison Engineering Department as a Solar Installer Trainee where you will build valuable solar installation and electrical skills! These skills will help you gain a career in a trade related field. On the job training is provided.

This is trainee level electrical work in the installation of solar electrical systems at City facilities. You will also have the opportunity to work on and learn about a variety of other projects at City facilities, including high efficiency LED lighting systems, electrical service changes, and electric vehicle charger installations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed electrician in the Engineering Division For more information about these exciting positions, please click here!

The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $21.25 per hour.

Working Hours:

7:30am - 4:00pm

The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Training Activities

Electrical. Basic electrical theory, codes and safety.
Photovoltaics. Participants will learn how PV systems work, identify system types, identify and describe components, discuss applications and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficient recommendations and estimate system costs.
OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course for Construction Industry. Participants will be provided an entry level construction worker’s general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site.
Computer Training. Participants will be provided access to computer training in Outlook, Word and Excel.

On-the-Job Training

Participants will work on a crew led by a licensed electrician who is also a NABCEP Certified PV Installer. Participants will perform PV installations at City facilities. Participants will learn safety procedures, system design and layout, component selection and specifications, electrical and mechanical integration processes and troubleshooting techniques related to designing and installing battery based and interconnected systems.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine who will proceed to the interview process.

Familiarity with the following:

Basic hand tools.
Basic math skills including calculator proficiency and an understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages.
Internet navigation.
Excellent problem solving ability.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid WI driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and work on roofs on a regular basis.
Must be able to frequently walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, stoop and lift arms overhead to perform work for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.