Residential Electrician

NY State Solar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(K) with up to 6% match

Paid training

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

NY State Solar is looking for a Residential Electrician to assist with solar project installations in New York City and Long Island. The role requires installing full service upgrades, troubleshooting electrical circuits, and ensuring proper job site maintenance.

With a focus on customer satisfaction and quality, candidates should be comfortable with heights and have a clean driver's license. Benefits include medical, vision, dental insurance and a 401(K) matching program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an electrician.
• Clean driver's license required.
• OSHA 10/ or 30 preferred (can obtain after being hired).

Responsibilities

• Install full service upgrades from PSEG connections.
• Proficiently troubleshoot electrical circuits and equipment.
• Conduct clean-up of job sites after installation.

Skills

Electrical circuit troubleshooting

Electrical installation and repairs

Mechanical and structural mounting

Basic electrical wiring (AC and DC)

Ability to work in extreme weather

Safe termination of live wires

Tools

Personal electrician tools

Job description

Residential Electrician

Compensation: $28-$32 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

NY State Solar Solar sells, designs, and build quality solar systems. Our focus is to provide an outstanding customer experience and deliver a high quality PV system. Dedicated to helping New York become economically and environmentally sustainable.

A Residential Electrician will assist with the installation of new projects and the rehabilitation of existing.

Residential Electrician Duties and Responsibilities

• Can install full service upgrades from the PSEG connections, to replacing masts, meters, and full panel swap
• Proficientin troubleshooting electrical circuits
• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Understand layout and assembly of solar modules/array and mounting hardware
• Mechanical and structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment;
• Basic electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC)
• Ensure proper clean-up of job site.
• Willing to drive to the warehouse everyday to pick up a service truck and drive to all NYC boroughs and across Long Island.
• Attend training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety;
• Responsible for following the safe work practices for the installation team
• All other assignments and special projects, as requested by Management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an electrician
• Solar experience is a plus but not required - will need to learn
• Clean driver’s license
• OSHA 10/ or 30 (preferred, can obtain after being hired)
• Must have own tools
• Ability to safely terminate live wires and perform an electrical service upgrade
• Must be comfortable with being on roofs with pitched surfaces/Cannot have a fear of heights
• Ability to work in extreme weather (hot and sunny as well as colder temperatures)
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs

Benefits

• Medical, vision & dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(K) with up to 6% match
• Paid Training
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement, etc.)
• Company paid disability insurance
• Growth potential for committed individuals