Jr Field Technician

Solanta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Solanta is hiring a Jr. Field Technician to join an installation crew servicing the NYC metro area, including five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island. Training is provided, with a 90-day probation period to assess learning and intent.

Role involves supporting solar, battery storage, roofing and electrical work on customer sites with supervision from crew leads and senior technicians. Expect 40–60 hours weekly, on-site, with OSHA 30 and NYC SST safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (within 6 months) of a training program in solar, electrical, HVAC, waterproofing or related construction tech.
• Able to take direction from crew lead and senior technicians.
• Able to work in challenging environments and at heights.
• Meets essential physical requirements: standing, climbing, lifting.
• Punctual and works well in a crew.
• Has OSHA 30 and NYC SST safety training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing solar panels, racking and batteries as directed.
• Carry, set up and store tools and materials.
• Assist roofing and electrical tasks during installations.
• Follow safety rules and keep sites clean and organized.
• Ask questions when unsure and follow instructions.
• Be polite with customers and escalate questions to crew lead.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Adaptability

Customer-facing

Education

Training program in solar/electrical/HVAC

Job description

Location Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States Work is on site at clients' homes across the NYC metro area: the five boroughs, the Hudson Valley and Long Island.

Employment type Full-time

Pay $18 to $27 per hour

Description

About the role

Solanta is a family owned and operated company based in Brooklyn. Our in house team designs, engineers, permits and installs residential and commercial solar, battery storage, roofing and electrical work across the NYC metro area: the five boroughs, the Hudson Valley and Long Island.

A junior field technician is part of an installation crew and helps with solar, battery storage, roofing and electrical work on customer sites across the NYC metro area.

You work as part of the crew and take direction from your crew lead.

Training provided to new technicians: on the job training across a 90 day probation period, so we can see your intent and how you learn.

What you'll do

• Help install solar panels, racking and batteries as directed by your crew lead and the senior technicians.
• Carry, set up and put away tools, equipment and materials.
• Assist with the roofing and electrical tasks of a solar or battery installation, as directed.
• Follow the safety rules on every site and keep the work area clean and in order.
• Ask questions when you are not sure, and follow instructions carefully.
• Be polite with customers, and pass their questions to your crew lead.

What we're looking for

• A recent graduate (within the last 6 months) of a training program focused on solar, electrical, HVAC, waterproofing or other applicable general construction technology.
• Interested in the trade and able to take direction from your crew lead and the senior technicians.
• Able to work in challenging environments (hot sun, cold, wind, tight spaces) and at heights on roofs.
• Able to perform the physical tasks of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential physical requirements: standing for long stretches, working at heights on rooftops, and climbing ladders and stairs, while lifting and carrying equipment and materials.
• Shows up on time and works well as part of a crew.
• Required safety training: OSHA 30 and NYC 10 hour Site Safety Training (SST).
• Driver's license required: yes.
• Work schedule and hours: 40 to 60 hours a week, Monday through Friday, Saturdays optional.

Solanta is an equal opportunity employer. We consider every qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or to do the job, email [e-mail].