Renewable Energy Electrician Apprentice

Gardner Energy; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

2 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gardner Energy in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Renewable Energy Electrician Apprentice to support the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of solar and battery systems. You will work with licensed electricians and field crews to deliver safe, high-quality electrical work while building hands-on skills in a growing clean energy company.

Responsibilities include on-site wiring, following plans and safety procedures, completing reports, and assisting in troubleshooting and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in electrical apprenticeship with at least 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Own hand and power tools and basic testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite electrical work with safety standards.
• Assist with installation of solar PV and battery interconnections.
• Follow plans, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Participate in job site safety meetings and hazard assessments.
• Maintain organized job sites and reports.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Team player

Read schematics

Willing to travel

Multimeter use

Education

Electrical apprenticeship enrollment

OSHA 10/30 preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Digital multimeter

Job description

Full-time

Description

As a Renewable Energy Electrician Apprentice at Gardner Energy, you will support the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of solar and battery energy systems. You will work alongside licensed electricians, foremen, and field crews to deliver safe, high-quality electrical work. This role contributes to advancing clean energy while developing your technical skills through hands‑on experience in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform onsite electrical work while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
• Assist with installation of electrical components and interconnection for solar PV and battery systems.
• Follow building plan sets, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Participate in daily job site safety meetings and complete job hazard assessments.
• Track time and complete daily job reports.
• Provide onsite customer service during installation activities.
• Acquire the necessary hand and power tools.
• Support troubleshooting of solar and battery systems with lead electricians.
• Set up monitoring systems and commissioning requirements as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized job sites and company vehicles.
• Adhere to OSHA and company safety standards at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational success.

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in an electrical apprenticeship program with at least 1 year of experience.
• Understanding of local and national electrical codes.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull materials up to 75 pounds.
• Experience with hand and power tools; must provide own tools.
• Basic knowledge of electrical testing equipment such as a digital multimeter.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR and ability to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment and random drug screenings.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Interest in long‑term career‑growth in the electrical and renewable energy industry.
• Some travel may be required.

Company and Benefits

• Competitive pay: $22.00–$35.00 per hour DOE.
• Expected Schedule M‑Th 7AM-5:30PM OR M‑F 7AM-3:30PM (Depending on project)
• Annual performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contributions.
• 2 weeks PTO accrued annually.
• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.
• Work with a high‑performing team in a safety‑first, value‑driven culture.
• Opportunity to grow within Gardner Energy and Campbell Companies.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).