Careers

Senior Solar PV Installer
Operations

The Culture:
The SolarCity team is smart, dedicated to our clients, open minded, fun, and composed of the solar and renewable energy industry’s best talent. If you want to join a rapidly growing, award-winning company with plenty of opportunities for upward mobility, we invite you to apply to SolarCity.

Job Description:
SolarCity is seeking applicants to install residential grid-tied PV systems.  In this position, the Senior Installer will provide support to the crew lead of the installation team, communicate job status data to the operations management, and ensure the completion of installation of all solar arrays/systems.  It is the responsibility of every Installer to ensure safe work practices for the SolarCity installation team. 

Responsibilities

•    Pulling inventory for each installation job
•    Pre-assemble job components in the warehouse
•    Layout and assembly of solar modules / array and mounting hardware
•    Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules and electrical equipment
•    Electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC)
•    Document completion of completed installation
•    Clean up of job site
•    Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety
•    Additional duties required as needed
 

Requirements

•    3-5 years of roof work, general construction, or carpentry strongly preferred
•    1 year of solar installation experience required
•    Proficient in installing all types of grid-tied inverters & able to work with various ground and roof mount racking systems
•    Must be able to lift 50lbs
•    Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces)
•    Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs and work on rooftops
•    Must have excellent customer relation skills
•    Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
•    High school diploma or GED required
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills required
•    Must have excellent customer relation skills
•    Understanding of the NEC codes that relate to PV installations 
•    Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen
•    Must have a clean driving record (example- no DUI in the last 5 years)
•    Must have a valid state driver’s license
•    Thrive in a team environment

Additional Information
Location(s):
Berkeley, CA
Foster City, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA

SolarCity is a national leader in clean energy services. We make clean energy available to homeowners, businesses, schools, non-profits and government organizations at a lower cost than they pay for energy generated by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas.  Our approach is to install systems to the highest engineering standards while making the switch simple for our customers. We've revolutionized the way energy is delivered by giving customers a cleaner, more affordable alternative to their monthly utility bill.  The U.S. Department of Energy named SolarCity a Green Power Supplier of the Year in 2010, and Fast Company Magazine called it one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world in 2011. SolarCity serves customers in 14 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Washington D.C. Washington, D.C.  

For more information visit www.solarcity.com.

SolarCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the work place.