Solar Technician I
Position Summary:
The Solar Technician I will be the junior field service technician for CSS' operations and maintenance of solar facilities. The Solar Technician I is responsible for supporting senior field staff in the safe and timely completion of all service obligations, learning CSS company protocols, and representing CSS in the field.
Essential Functions:
- Prioritize safety daily and actively participates in site safety meetings
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing utility scale solar generators
- Assist with commissioning, quality assurance inspection, or preventative maintenance work as needed
- Provide timely Field Service Reports back to Operations staff for delivery to clients
- Ensure a premium level of customer service
- Perform vegetative maintenance as required
- Participate in weekend and holiday on-call schedule
- Occasional overtime work and overnight travel required
- Proficiency reading technical specification documents, site plans, & electrical schematics
- Familiarity with tools, terminologies, and processes associated with electrical and mechanical trade work
- Basic understanding of the principles of electrical theory and photovoltaic power generation
- General computer, network, and technology proficiency
- Understanding & experience in the operation and concepts relating to electrical and mechanical trade work
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Team oriented attitude
- Values staff development and organizational excellence
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record to operate a company vehicle
- First-Aid/CPR/AED
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA 10
- Field experience in residential, commercial or utility scale solar PV
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently
- Ability to work at high heights with the use of a safety harness
- ~90% of time spent in-field at utility scale solar facilities
- Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold
- Exposure to native plants and, occasionally, animals
- Exposure to electrical hazards
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Bonus up to 10% of gross wages, paid quarterly
- 401k (with 3% Company contribution)
- Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums)
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off (beginning with 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service)
- Paid holidays (7 days annually)
- Paid sick leave (4 days annually)
- Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks)
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
- Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company
- Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel
- Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
- Long term disability insurance coverage
- Weekend and holiday on-call bonus ($30 per day)