Residential & Commercial Solar Field Service Technician

Otovo SRL; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

Otovo seeks a skilled Field Service Technician to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial solar energy systems, battery storage solutions, and generators in San Jose, CA.

This hands-on role requires working safely, reading schematics, and communicating clearly with customers while supporting clean energy adoption. Travel locally and overtime may be required; a valid electrical license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of electrical experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Strong understanding of NEC/AHJ and utility interconnection requirements.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; climb ladders and work on rooftops.
• Outdoor work in varying weather; strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and work overtime as needed.
• State-required electrical license (Journeyman, Wireman, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair solar panels, inverters, batteries, generators, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance including panel cleaning, wiring inspections, inverter testing, and battery health assessments.
• Commission new systems and upgrades while ensuring NEC/AHJ and utility compliance.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, clamp meters, and thermal imaging.
• Maintain service records, inspection reports, and photo documentation.
• Follow safety procedures including PPE, lockout/tagout, and fall protection.
• Respond to emergency service calls and warranty-related repairs as needed.
• Communicate effectively with homeowners and customers about system status and recommendations.
• Represent Otovo professionally at customer sites.

Skills

Electrical experience

Customer service

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State electrical license (Journeyman/Wireman or equivalent)

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Thermal imaging

Job description

Otovo seeks a skilled Field Service Technician to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial solar energy systems, battery storage solutions, and generators in San Jose, CA.

This hands-on role requires working safely, reading schematics, and communicating clearly with customers while supporting clean energy adoption. Travel locally and overtime may be required; a valid electrical license is preferred.