Assistant Superintendent

Sun Light & Power; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

FSA and Commuter program

PTO and holidays

Volunteer days

401(k) with 50% match up to $1,000

Tuition stipend

Company stock - ESOP

Job summary

Sun Light & Power is seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent to support field construction leadership on solar projects. You will coordinate inspections, supervise crews, and ensure safety and quality standards while working toward becoming a lead superintendent.

You’ll use your PV knowledge to set up systems, troubleshoot issues, and mentor installers. This role offers growth within a solid employee-owned company emphasizing work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience managing work sites and crew members including providing appropriate action and coaching to improve behavior and/or performance.
• Previous experience teaching installers the basic practices of PV preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and National Electric Code preferred.
• Ability to commission PV systems and troubleshoot common problems (ground faults, polarity).
• Basic carpentry skills.
• OSHA 10-hour training or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work assignments
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs
• Ability to work in extreme environments (hot sun, light rain, crawl spaces or attics, steep roofs in a harness).
• Licensed, or willingness to become licensed, to drive forklift, scissor and boom lifts.
• Current CA driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders and working at unusual heights.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, attend, document, and follow up on inspections
• Perform client walkthroughs
• Perform solar blocking layout
• Set up SolarEdge DAS for all projects
• Commission systems
• Troubleshoot string issues after commissioning
• Assist in closing out jobs
• Attend PTO inspections with utility
• Manage weekly tailgate meetings (from template)
• Manage and update travel stipend tracker
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate material lifts (including rigging, radio, etc.)
• Fill in for supers on absence/leave
• Work towards becoming a super
• Setup initial project folders on G drive
• Review daily job logs and photos for adherence
• Review field hours for accuracy and timeliness
• Function as safety officer while overseeing active sites
• Perform QC checks on build sites
• Document installation process and create training materials

Skills

Management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

PV commissioning

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

OSHA 10

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CA driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Forklift license

Scissor lift license

Boom lift license

Job description

Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?

About the Company

Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.

We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.

Position Description

The Assistant Superintendent acts as an important supplement to the Superintendent group, who act as primary leaders and managers of field construction on a project. The Assistant Superintendent works closely with each Superintendent to ensure exacting completion of many build-related oversight tasks, while learning the deeper skills of superintending.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, attend, document, and follow up on inspections
• Perform client walkthroughs
• Perform solar blocking layout
• Set up SolarEdge DAS for all projects
• Commission systems
• Troubleshoot string issues after commissioning
• Assist in closing out jobs
• Attend PTO inspections with utility
• Manage weekly tailgate meetings (from template)
• Manage and update travel stipend tracker
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate material lifts (including rigging, radio, etc.)
• Fill in for supers on absence/leave
• Work towards becoming a super
• Setup initial project folders on G drive
• Review daily job logs and photos for adherence
• Review field hours for accuracy and timeliness
• Function as safety officer while overseeing active sites
• Perform QC checks on build sites
• Document installation process and create training materials

Qualifications

• Managment, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience managing work sites and crew members including providing appropriate action and coaching to improve behavior and/or performance.
• Previous experience teaching installers the basic practices of PV preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and National Electric Code preferred.
• Ability to commission PV systems and troubleshoot common problems (i.e. ground faults, polarity).
• Basic carpentry skills.
• OSHA 10-hour training or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work assignments
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs
• Ability to work in extreme environments (hot sun, light rain, crawl spaces or attics, steep roofs in a harness).
• Licensed, or willingness to become licensed, to drive forklift, scissor and boom lifts.
• Current CA driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders and working at unusual heights.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health-Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Health Net and Kaiser. We also offer coverage for dependent benefit costs per company policy.
• Dental- Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
• Vision- Sun Light & Power covers 100%through Beam
• Long-term disability insurance-Sun Light & Power covers 100%
• FSA and Commuter program
• 13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays
• 2 paid days for volunteering
• 401(k) retirement plan-Sun Light & Power will match 50% of 401(k) deferments, up to $1,000
• $500 annual stipend for tuition
• Company Stock- Sun Light & Power annually allocates 8% of our 1,000,000 issued shares of the company to ESOP Participants based on a formula considering the number of employees, employee’s years of service and employee’s total compensation. Shares are vested over a 6-year period.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Section 3 Eligible Job Opportunities

Thisposition could be part of a HUD-funded housing rehabilitation project and is subject to Section 3 requirements. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who meet the income eligibility criteria for Section 3 workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, termination, etc.