Field Solar Monitoring Technician – Weekly Site Visits

AWS Truepower; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 206,640; Part time

Job summary

A renewable energy solutions firm is looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep of a Solar Monitoring Station in Illinois. Responsibilities include weekly maintenance visits to monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation. No prior solar experience required, as training will be provided. Technicians must use their own transportation and manage occasional site grass. Pay is $150 per visit, with additional compensation for activities like grass management.

Qualifications

• Must use own transportation and have 4WD preference.
• Training provided remotely; must take instructions.
• Must file digital logbook entries and upload photos.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly maintenance on solar monitoring equipment.
• Ensure equipment is level, clean, and secure.
• Document visits digitally with photos and logbook entries.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Ability to follow instructions

Grass management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

6 or 8-foot ladder

Gas or battery-operated weedwhacker

Job description

A renewable energy solutions firm is looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep of a Solar Monitoring Station in Illinois. Responsibilities include weekly maintenance visits to monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation. No prior solar experience required, as training will be provided. Technicians must use their own transportation and manage occasional site grass. Pay is $150 per visit, with additional compensation for activities like grass management.