Commercial PV Installer

ZipRecruiter; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking experienced Commercial Solar Installers in Ontario to join their dynamic team. Ideal candidates will contribute to solar PV installations, ensuring high-quality standards while upholding safety practices. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus potential

401(k) profit sharing plan

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible work schedule

3 weeks of vacation in the first year

12 days of paid sick leave

Pet-friendly work environment

Qualifications

• 1 year solar work experience for Level 2.
• 2 years solar experience plus certifications for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Install photovoltaic systems according to codes and standards.
• Work around heavy equipment and in adverse weather conditions.
• Support small crew as a Level 3 installer.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

OSHA 10

PV 101

PV 202

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Join one of Rochester's Top Workplaces!

We would love to welcome you to the team!

Loyal to People. Loyal to Planet.

GreenSpark Solar creates fiercely local, cost-effective, clean energy options in the Greater Rochester Community. We feel a huge responsibility to succeed at GreenSpark. As a B Corporation, success is directly tied to honoring our triple bottom line of commitments to people (our employees and their families, our Customers and of the communities where we do business), planet (our local and the broader global environment) and profits (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a return to our investors). This is important work, and we have fun doing it. Our values are reflected in our workplace — our office is directly powered by onsite wind turbines and solar panels, our fleet includes all-electric and hybrid vehicles, dogs roam the office, and we strive to be an unabashedly inclusive, diverse workplace.

Our Core Values

Believe in People

Keep it Real

Find Joy

Be a Leader

Work Together

We are seeking experienced construction professionals to join GreenSpark’s Commercial Solar PV installation team! They will be responsible for supporting the crew in all aspects of Commercial PV project installations. The correct candidate is comfortable working with a team, around heavy equipment, and outdoors in all weather conditions in order to install high-quality, photovoltaic (PV4) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings/schematics and instructions. All of our employees take pride in representing our company and culture in the best light to our customers, community and vendors.

Day to day activities will include:

Level 2 Commercial Installer:

• Should have previous solar or construction experience
• Should be able to lay PVC and do trench work
• Should be able to properly be able to terminate MC-4s
• Should be able to run EMT and PVC to equipment and pull the wire without damage
• Follow instructions given by crew leads and be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions

Level 3 Commercial Installers

• Should have a higher knowledge and comprehend and read blueprints, layout work, dress wires in equipment
• Will be able to build racks using kindorf/strut and be able to mount equipment on installed racks.
• Will be able to megger and perform VOC testing while taking proper documentation
• Will communicate and run small crews efficiently and have a higher responsibility than a level 2 commercial Installer

Education & Qualification Requirements:

Level 2 Commercial Installer

• Should have 1 year of solar work experience
• Should have a minimum of OSHA 10 certificate and will be expected to get the PV 101 before moving up to level 3

Level 3 Commercial Installer

• Will have a minimum of 2 years of solar experience
• Will be required to get PV 101 if they don’t already have it and expectation of completing PV 202 at some point after that.
• PV 101 and PV 202 not required to join team but are expected to successfully obtain once employed

Commitment to Safety - An unwavering sense of personal responsibility for your safety and the safety of your coworkers, and a willingness to speak up and take action when you recognize hazardous conditions or behaviors

Qualifications:

• OSHA 10
• PV 101
• PV 202
• Able to move 60lbs consistently

Here’s a peek of our benefits!

• • Pay Range $18-$30+ per hour depending on experience

  • Weekly pay

  • Quarterly bonus potential based on company performance

  • Opportunity for prevailing wage compensation on designated sites

  • Per diem allowance and mileage reimbursement when applicable

  • Provision of necessary tools, gear, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for job tasks

  • 401(k) profit sharing plan

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work arrangements.

  • 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, followed by flexible paid time off moving forward.

  • 12 days of paid sick leave

  • 8 paid company-wide closure days

  • Wellness Week: Enjoy a paid collective week off for the entire company

  • Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs

  • Annual company retreat to foster team building and company culture

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and counseling services

  • Pet-friendly work environment

If you are innovative, collaborative, and want to work at an amazing company, then apply today!

GreenSpark Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to in the workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind and seek to remove barriers and increase opportunities, access, and advancement for all people. Do not let historical barriers prevent you from jumping on this life-changing opportunity – reach out and ask questions if you have them – we are here!