Field Solar Installer & Service Technician

Sun Collectors; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Electric and Sun Collectors seeks a Solar Installation/Service Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain residential and commercial PV systems across Central Illinois. The role emphasizes outdoor work, safety, and high-quality workmanship with strong customer service.

The job requires climbing, lifting, and travel up to 75%, reading electrical diagrams, and using hand/power tools for racking, modules, inverters, and battery backup systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of solar installation experience.
• Experience installing and servicing solar PV systems.
• Experience working on rooftops, ladders, and elevated work areas.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Experience with battery backup systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Enphase and SolarEdge systems; Hoymiles experience is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and construction plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must provide your own basic hand tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% throughout Central Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair rooftop solar PV systems in accordance with NEC guidelines and company standards.
• Install racking systems, solar modules, inverters, battery backup systems, disconnects, and related electrical components.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on existing solar systems, including production issues and inverter failures.
• Complete warranty repairs (RMAs) and service documentation accurately.
• Conduct site assessments and verify proper equipment placement for maximum system performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical diagrams

Driving license

Tools

Enphase

SolarEdge

Hoymiles

Job description

Oasis Electric and Sun Collectors seeks a Solar Installation/Service Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain residential and commercial PV systems across Central Illinois. The role emphasizes outdoor work, safety, and high-quality workmanship with strong customer service.

The job requires climbing, lifting, and travel up to 75%, reading electrical diagrams, and using hand/power tools for racking, modules, inverters, and battery backup systems.