Residential Service Apprentice

namastesolar; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) program

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Namaste Solar is seeking a Residential Service Technician to support field techs in inspecting, de-installing, and re-installing PV systems and battery storage for residential customers in the Longmont area.

You will troubleshoot, coordinate with project managers, maintain safety on roofs, and help move equipment, with opportunities to become a co-owner in this employee-owned cooperative.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of solar PV design, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Previous experience installing solar PV.
• Ability to meet safety standards on job sites.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites along the Front Range.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation and cleanup.
• Ensure crew and job site safety standards are met.
• Troubleshoot and repair solar PV systems.
• Perform de-installation and re-installation of solar PV systems.
• Support monitoring solutions and vendor RMA processes.
• Coordinate materials with warehouse.
• Maintain timely work order documentation.
• Provide feedback to installers.

Skills

Solar PV knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

NABCEP Certification

Electrical licensure

OSHA-10 safety certification

Tools

Monitoring software

Power tools

Job description

Why Apply?

Are you interested in generous time off and a strong benefits package? At Namaste Solar, you will also have the opportunity to become a co-owner in our inclusive and transparent cooperative business.

People come to Namaste Solar with a desire to align their work and their values. And, we are not the only ones who believe our employee-owned model is a force for good in our communities.

Position Overview

This person is responsible for supporting and working closely with a Residential Service / Field Tech Lead while conducting service inspections, performing de-installation and re-installation of PV systems, and responding to service calls to troubleshoot and repair solar photovoltaic systems in residential PV installations and battery storage installations.

*This posting is for a Longmont-based position*

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Assist with site preparation and clean up.

Ensure crew and job site safety standards are being met.

Assist with system troubleshooting, analysis, and repairs.

Perform de-installation and re-installation of solar PV systems.

Assist with installation, analysis, and troubleshooting of web-based monitoring solutions.

Assist with equipment warranty and vendor RMA processes.

Track and coordinate incoming and outgoing materials for service projects in coordination with the warehouse team.

Provide excellent communication and follow-up with project managers and customers.

Assist with and track work order documentation in a timely manner.

Support tool management and property maintenance protocol with all tools, company property, and vehicles.

Drive to customer sites and Namaste Solar offices.

Deliver accurate and concise feedback and best practices to installers.

Standards and Expectations

Basic understanding of solar PV design, installation, and troubleshooting.

Previous experience installing solar PV.

Ensure that installations are completed at or above industry standards.

Represent the company to our customers in a way that builds trust and accountability and ensures customer satisfaction.

Participate in educating new and existing customers on how solar PV systems perform and operate.

Excellent teamwork skills, including the ability to foster a positive team environment through collaborative decision making and troubleshooting.

Complete required safety trainings quarterly.

Understand and actively engage in safety practices required for the role, including 360s and job site reviews.

Have reliable transportation to work along the Front Range and a clean driving record.

Understand tool use and be familiar with construction best practices.

Comfortably able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, work with tools, and work on rooftops in varying temperatures.

Non-Essential Qualifications

Valued but not required skills and experience:

NABCEP Certification, electrical licensure, and OSHA-10 safety certification.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be dependent on experience, certifications, and licenses.

Health and dental insurance within the first 30 days.

Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

401(k) program.

Voluntary life insurance.

Paid volunteer time.

Flexible paid time off.

Free Employee Assistance Program.

Free RTD EcoPass.

Discounts to put solar on your home.

Path to becoming a co-owner of our employee-owned business.

• Compensation is dependent on experience, certifications, and licenses.
• Paid time off, including sick pay, designated holidays, and vacation.
• Insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, within the first 30 days.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• EcoPass to ride RTD.
• Discount to put solar on your home.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must periodically lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Driving is required to site locations.

Work environment: The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. The work environment changes from day to day, including office work and work on roofs of all pitches. This role includes regular exposure to dangerous electrical components. Daily temperatures vary from hot to cold depending on the season.

Application Deadline

As required by Colorado state law, Namaste Solar must communicate an application deadline for this position. Friday, August 14, 2026. We reserve the right to extend this application deadline with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.