Solar Field Technician - Install, Repair & Service

palmettocleantech; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Healthcare package

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Palmetto is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician in the Los Angeles, CA area. You will troubleshoot and repair solar systems, document visits, and coordinate site scheduling with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes durable customer relationships and high-quality service throughout the system lifecycle. You will support Service, Installation, and closeout activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely project execution while maintaining strong communication with homeowners and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of installing, repairing, and troubleshooting residential solar & storage systems.
• General knowledge of residential home maintenance and repair; go the extra mile to remediate customer issues beyond solar.
• Construction/framing experience is a plus.
• Electrical license (MA required; others a plus).
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces).
• Electrical experience is a plus.
• 1 year of working at heights including rooftops, climbing ladders and stairs, and lifting/bending/standing long periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Safely handle and maintain basic hand and power tools.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Team-oriented, collaborative.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite troubleshooting and repair of solar systems.
• Document visit and complete job close out report.
• Schedule site visits directly with the customer when required.
• Work with local field teams and central scheduling to optimize resolution times.
• Provide feedback to field team leadership, driving continuous improvement of Palmetto's installation quality and execution.
• Assist with close out of pre-energization issues, ensuring projects are ready to operate from Day 1.
• Provide feedback to Palmetto's Customer Experience team to enhance issue resolution experience.
• Complete other tasks including site surveys, inspections, and document collection.
• Be the key Palmetto field representative to deliver quality, experience and performance.

Skills

Solar & storage experience

Maintenance & repairs

Construction / framing

Electrical license

Climbing ladders / rooftops

Communication skills

Driving record clean

Job description

Palmetto is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician in the Los Angeles, CA area. You will troubleshoot and repair solar systems, document visits, and coordinate site scheduling with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes durable customer relationships and high-quality service throughout the system lifecycle. You will support Service, Installation, and closeout activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely project execution while maintaining strong communication with homeowners and