Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Pearce Services; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking an Advanced Solar Field Service Technician in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role includes conducting maintenance on solar power plants and performing troubleshooting of equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in operations and maintenance, with strong electrical and mechanical skills.

The position ensures safety and compliance with OSHA standards. Pearce offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Commercial/Industrial operations and maintenance on solar power plants preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into Apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of Solar Utility and Sub-Station equipment.
• Document work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency information schedules.
• Test and troubleshoot installed solar equipment to ensure proper working order.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical components

Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Tools

Digital multi-meters

Megger

Amp clamps

Job description

Pearce is a leading technology‑enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission‑critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit: http://www.pearce-services.com.

We’re looking for an Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance) in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division. The technician will perform tasks involving physical labor at solar energy sites near Minneapolis, Minnesota and will be responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar power plants in accordance with established preventative and corrective maintenance standards while always maintaining safety and professionalism. Candidates should reside within 50 miles of the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of Solar Utility and Sub‑Station equipment.
• Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to, work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency information schedules.
• Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi‑meters, megger, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
• Test/troubleshoot installed solar equipment and ensuring proper working order.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Able to work in a solo as well as a group environment.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally per the PEARCE Renewables Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.

Core Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in Commercial/Industrial operations and maintenance (O&M) on solar power plants is preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance experience on Solar Utility equipment is preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical experience with troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Specific solar experience with Inverters, Tracker Systems, or Sub‑Stations Equipment (TMEIC/SMA/Sungrow/Nextracker/ATI, etc.) is preferred.
• Takes initiative to elevate site issues.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into Apprentices.
• High aptitude and a strong work ethic are a must.

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce, safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Must live within approximately 50 miles of the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.
• Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 pounds).
• Employment may require working on weekends and holidays, including on‑call service availability via telephone/text message.
• Travel requirements dependent on support of the company (up to 25% travel).

Compensation

$30.00–$42.00 hourly/DOE. At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.

We also offer all full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

Base Pay Range: $30 USD - $42 USD.

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family‑friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company‑matching 401(k) retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!