Solar Installer

Insight Global; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an installation technician to assemble and install rooftop PV panels, assisting licensed electricians with wiring and integrating systems on site. You will maintain safety standards, perform diagnostics, and handle routine maintenance while working outdoors in various weather conditions at rooftops, attics, and crawl spaces.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift up to 50 lbs, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills to cooperate

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of PV equipment, installation procedures, wiring, and reading plans.
• Proficient with hand/power tools for PV installation and basic computer literacy for company tools.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills to troubleshoot on-site with electricians.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install rooftop PV panels per site specs and weather-seal systems.
• Support licensed electricians with wiring and integrating panels into the main system.
• Maintain safety and quality standards to protect crew and property.
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and checks.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and site environments (rooftops, attics, crawl spaces).

Skills

PV systems

Field tools

Physical fitness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Salesforce

Paycom

Field Pro

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• System Installation & Configuration: Assemble and install rooftop PV panels, ensuring systems are configured to site specifications, weather-sealed, and prepared for grid connection.

• Electrical Assistance: Support licensed electricians with wiring, electrical connections, and integrating panels into the property's main system.

• Quality Assurance & Safety: Maintain strict compliance with safety guidelines, company policies, and quality standards to protect crew members and property integrity.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine system maintenance, diagnostics, and operational checks as needed.

• Site Operations & Weather Resilience: Perform installation tasks outdoors across all weather conditions, unless environmental conditions pose an active safety hazard. Work in varying site environments, including rooftops, attics, and crawl spaces.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Proven knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) equipment, installation procedures, electrical wiring, and reading building plans and equipment manuals.

• Tool & Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience using hand/power tools for PV panel installation, with basic computer literacy to navigate company tools and platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Paycom, Field Pro).

• Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at heights on rooftops, navigate confined spaces (attics, crawl spaces), lift up to 50 lbs, and perform prolonged bending, kneeling, and ladder climbing.

• Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot on-site issues while collaborating effectively in a team environment alongside electricians and technicians.

• Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.