What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Service Tech/Installer - Swimming Pool Thermal Solar, PV & Battery position at Diablo Solar Services, Inc.?
Diablo Solar Services, one of the Bay Area's oldest and most experienced solar installation and service companies, is looking for full time SOLAR SERVICE TECHNICIAN / INSTALLER to help mainly with our SWIMMING POOL SOLAR HEATING products, as well as some ***LIMITED*** PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE systems, and working primarily out of our Petaluma, CA office, with some possible limited time helping out our Concord, CA office as well.
Duties will include:
- Installation and service of Swimming Pool Solar Heating systems (90% of the time)
- Installation and service of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Electric systems ( /- 10% of the time)
- Installation and service of Energy Storage Battery Back-Up Systems ( /- 10% of the time)
Experience in at least one the following is ENCOURAGED, but not necessary:
- Solar Installation
- Swimming pool function and pool equipment
- PVC plumbing
- Roofing
- Electrical
Applicants that don't have proven experience in solar, pool, plumbing, roofing or electrical will be offered a pay range between $18.50 and $24 per hour. The more experience you have, the more likely you will be offered much more, as high as $37 per hour to start.
In addition, experience in the following is recommended and helpful:
- Ladders and working on roofs
- Comfort-ability working at extreme heights
- Power tools
- General Construction
Qualified candidates will need to:
- Work 35 to 50 per week (depending on season)
- Work some weekends (limited)
- Have a valid CA driver’s license with clean DMV report record (NON DRIVERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen (Marijuana OK and not tested)
- Report to work regularly and on time everyday
- Possess strong customer service skills
- Maintain a professional and clean appearance
- Identify, prioritize and resolve issues in a pro-active manner
- Multi-task
- Bi-lingual speech is a plus
Typical work hours – 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Salary to be determined based on experience level. Typical starting wage for employees with limited solar, electrical, plumbing or swimming pool experience is $18.50 to $24 per hour. Proven candidates with significant experience should expect $25 to $37 per hour, or more. Advancement, including pay raises, are possible and based on job perform
Diablo Solar offers full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as an aggressive 401k match.
Due to the seasonal nature of solar installations and service, paid time off is limited during the peak months of March through June and October through December, although exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.
Please submit your resume though INDEED, or email it direct to hiring@diablosolar.com.
NO IN-PERSON OR WALK-IN INTERVIEWS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO PHONE SOLICITATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Diablo Solar provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Diablo Solar complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Diablo Solar expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Diablo Solar’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- plumbing or solar: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $37