What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. PV (Solar) Installer - Residential position at SUNation Energy Inc?
This role assists with residential solar installations by loading/unloading materials, working safely on ladders and roofs, mounting racking/modules/equipment, and completing AC/DC wiring while keeping sites clean and customers updated. Construction/roofing or PV experience, plan-reading, and residential electrical knowledge are a plus.
Requirements:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Loading and unloading of equipment into the work trucks
- Safely climbing ladders and navigating potentially steep roof planes
- Mounting of racking, modules and electrical equipment
- Electrical wiring of solar array (AC and DC)
- Leaving job sites clean and orderly
- Providing knowledge to customers at time of install
- (Other duties as necessary)
Skills and Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Willingness to work through both hot and cold weather
- Valid driver's license
- High School diploma or relevant Continuing Education degree
- A willingness and ability to learn and take direction
- OSHA 10 or better (Can be received after hiring)
- Overtime and weekend work may be required
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience in general contracting/construction type role.
- Experience working on a residential roof.
- Experience installing grid tied PV systems
- Ability to interpret plans and stringing charts.
- Knowledge of residential electrical systems
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift/carry materials and tools (up to ~50 lbs); load/unload trucks.
- Climb ladders and work safely at heights.
- Navigate and work on steep/sloped roofs (balance/footing).
- Perform repetitive bending, kneeling, reaching, and overhead work while mounting equipment.
- Work outdoors in heat/cold/wind; tolerate dust/noise and wear required PPE.