Site Visit Technician (GLA) Los Angeles, CA

Why you want to work here...

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.

Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.

Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing!

What it's like at GRID…

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must participate in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.

The Opportunity…

• Document and measure all viable roof planes/angles/sides of site including roofing material/condition, roof access points, pitch, areas of concern, roof/obstructions

• Ability to sketch simple drawings of site (residential) and pre-design commercial sites

• Document electrical system characteristics (MSP or electric room) of all sites including MSP, busbar, OCPD's, meters, service wire, grounding, transformer, open spaces for equipment, utility info etc.

• Document attic, crawl space, rafters, possible conduit run path etc 

• Document relevant locations on aerial site map

• Ability to use a 32’ ladder on your own

• Maintain excellent customer service to homeowners and external parties

• Excellent communication skills with other departments

• Manage the site visit calendar for both residential and commercial projects by confirming with clients and mapping the best route to execute all site visits

• Enter all site visit data into CRM systems in a timely fashion

• Support construction operations with other duties as assigned (i.e. host inspections, support with service calls, help with warehouse operations, etc)

What you need to bring to this role…​

• Experience in PV system installation, design, and troubleshooting

• Excellent communication skills (ability to work with volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to rapidly growing organization

• Willingness to work on evenings and weekends

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Travel throughout neighboring counties

*Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP. This does not include cannabis testing as it is legal in CA.

It would be great if you also had…

• ​​PV design experience NABCEP Certification

• Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place

• Experience in training and/or working with volunteers

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Sketchup or AutoCAD

• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM database

Where you will sit & the places you may go...

This position resides in our GLA regional office and may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required.

GRID Alternatives provides vehicles for work travel, and due to COVID-19 current guidelines, we may also require limited personal vehicle use. In the latter instance, GRID will provide travel reimbursement for work-related personal vehicle use in accordance with our payroll schedule. Additionally, all applicants will need a valid driver’s license and good driving record to be considered.

Let's Talk Money

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the range of $19.00 - $26.00 plus the benefits below.

How we take care of you...

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance.

Ready to Apply?

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!