Solar Installer

ION Solar, LLC; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401K

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid birthday off

Job summary

ION Solar is seeking a skilled Installer to assemble, install, and maintain residential PV systems. You will work on rooftops and sometimes in attics/crawlspaces to connect panels to the electrical grid, collaborating with electricians and technicians.

Candidates should have strong PV knowledge, wiring experience, and the ability to read plans and manuals. A high school diploma and technical training are preferred; competitive wages and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PV equipment installation and wiring.
• Strong electrical knowledge and safety awareness.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read building plans and equipment manuals.
• Proficient with hand and power tools for PV installation.
• Familiarity with ION technology Paycom, Field Pro, Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and installs solar panels on roofs.
• Configures PV systems based on site conditions; connects panels to grid.
• Maintains QA/QC with emphasis on crew safety.
• Completes projects within established policies and procedures.
• Ensures equipment is weather sealed.
• Performs routine maintenance on PV systems.
• Assists Electrician with integrating PV panels into the electrical system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PV installation

Electrical wiring

Analytical skills

Reading building plans

Reading equipment manuals

Hand & power tools

ION technology familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training preferred

Experience in solar/rooftop/construction preferred

Tools

Paycom

Field Pro

Salesforce

Job description

ION Solar is a rapidly expanding, full-service residential solar company with a strong nationwide presence. Our dedicated team is committed to making solar energy accessible and affordable for homeowners across the country.

We are currently in search of a skilled Installer who will be responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining solar PV systems..

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assembles and installs solar panels on roofs
• Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations; connects panels to the power grid
• Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on crew safety
• Complete projects within established policies and procedures
• Ensures that equipment is weather sealed
• Performs routine maintenance on PV systems
• Responsible for assisting the Electrician with connecting PV panels to the electrical system
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of PV equipment and installation.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical wiring and equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Ability to read equipment manuals.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to install PV panels.
• Ability to use ION technology, such as smartphones, Paycom, Field Pro, SalesForce, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or technical school training preferred.
• Experience in solar, roofing, or construction preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work at great heights.
• Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at a time.
• PV installation is done outdoors. Installers work on rooftops but also sometimes work in attics and crawl spaces to connect panels to the electrical grid.
• PV installers work as part of a team. Installation of solar panels require the help of technicians and electricians.
• Competitive wages
• 401K
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid birthday off

ION Solar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.