Solar Field Technician - Solar & Battery Systems (CA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Otovo is hiring a Field Service Technician to service and repair residential and commercial solar systems in Palm Springs, CA and the Coachella Valley. You will troubleshoot inverters, batteries, generators, and related equipment, performing maintenance and upgrades while ensuring NEC and utility compliance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years electrical experience, a clean driving record, and strong communication skills to explain repairs to homeowners. Travel locally and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical experience and knowledge of NEC/AHJ requirements.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; travel locally and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair solar panels, inverters, batteries, generators, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance including cleaning, inspections, testing, and battery health checks.
• Commission new systems and upgrades in compliance with NEC and utility requirements.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters and thermal imaging to assess systems.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation with photos.
• Follow safety procedures including PPE, lockout/tagout, and fall protection.
• Respond to emergency service calls and warranty repairs as needed.
• Communicate clearly with homeowners about system status and recommendations.
• Represent Otovo professionally at customer sites.

Skills

Electrical experience

Driver's license

Read schematics

Electrical diagnostic tools

Physical strength

Work outdoors

Customer service

Travel locally

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Thermal imaging

Job description

Otovo is hiring a Field Service Technician to service and repair residential and commercial solar systems in Palm Springs, CA and the Coachella Valley. You will troubleshoot inverters, batteries, generators, and related equipment, performing maintenance and upgrades while ensuring NEC and utility compliance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years electrical experience, a clean driving record, and strong communication skills to explain repairs to homeowners. Travel locally and overtime may be required.