Solar Installer
GRID ALTERNATIVES,
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Job summary
GRID Alternatives is seeking a Solar Installer to join the construction team in Sacramento, CA. This role supports solar PV installations and works with the crew to ensure projects meet safety and quality expectations.
The position emphasizes teamwork, hands-on installation tasks, and customer-facing interactions. The ideal candidate thrives in outdoor environments, holds a valid driver’s license, and is enthusiastic about renewable energy and helping income-qualified communities.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to assist solar installations safely.
- Comfortable working on roofs and in outdoor environments.
- Capable of multi-tasking and following safety standards.
- Willing to travel up to 25% if needed.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Assist construction staff to complete solar installations.
- Assist in roof & ground crew duties including racking, conduit installation, and balance of system installation.
- Ensure installations comply with GRID Alternatives safety and quality standards.
- Assist with staging, loading, and unloading equipment and parts.
- Conduct site visits to screen potential sites for solar access and safety issues.
- Assist with service calls.
- Answer homeowner and volunteer questions and participate in activities to make solar happen for income-qualified communities.
- Treat clients, contractors, and coworkers with kindness and respect.
- Comply with all company policies, including safety.
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Job description
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.
Reporting to the Manager, the Solar Installer will work with the construction team in solar PV installation.
- Assist construction staff to complete solar installations
- Assist in roof & ground crew duties necessary for a successful solar installation. Including but limited to; roof layout, roof penetrations, racking assembly, conduit/ raceway installation, balance of system installation, and commissioning
- Ensure that all solar installations are installed according to GRID Alternatives safety and quality standards
- Assist construction staff in staging, loading, and unloading equipment, including packing and unpacking parts, boxes, and bins from trucks before and after installation projects
- Conduct site visits to screen potential sites for solar access and safety issues
- Assist with service calls
- Other job duties include hardware store runs, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, and generally participating in activities vital to make solar happen for income-qualified communities/families
- Treat clients, contractors, and co-workers, and members of the public with kindness and respect
- Comply with all company policies, including company safety policy
- Excellent communication skills and able to represent GRID Alternatives positively
- Comfortable being part of a team
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to ascend/descend a ladder to install and service solar systems.
- Comfortable in outdoor weather conditions
- Clean, valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Interest in and enthusiasm for renewable energy, community development, green jobs and/or helping families and communities in need
- Knowledge of introductory solar theory
- NABCEP Associate Certification or solar installation experience a plus
The compensation range for this fulltime position is $24/hr-$27.50/hr . The base pay that will actually be offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision/Eye Care insurance
- 5 weeks paid time off (PTO)
- 13 paid holidays
- Commuter Checks
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- STD
- LTD
- AD&D insurance
The ideal candidate will sit in Sacramento, CA. This position may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as org-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
I mportant to note for California applicants:
**Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: RECRUITING@GRIDALTERNATIVES.ORG
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
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