Solar Maintenance Technician, Residential Energy Service

Tesla; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable energy as a Service Installer. In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge solar technology, ensuring installations are completed safely and on schedule. Your contributions will help advance the mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Ideal candidates will have a passion for learning about energy systems and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences. If you're ready to embrace outdoor work and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Aetna PPO and HSA plans

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Weight loss programs

Back-up childcare resources

Qualifications

• Experience in roof work or carpentry is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in extreme environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Crew Lead and Electrician in servicing solar products.
• Follow building standards during installation and maintenance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

General construction experience

Ability to handle power tools

Valid driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Solar panels

Ladders

Job description

What To Expect

The Service Installer is an essential part of Tesla’s Field Energy Operations team. Employees in this role are pivotal in advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a Service Installer, you'll work with the latest solar technology, build relationships with team members, and complete product installations safely and on schedule. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning about basic energy system construction, terminology, and concepts. This is an hourly role requiring outdoor work in extreme environments, at heights, and involves repetitive duties such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

What You'll Do

1. Support the Crew Lead and Electrician in servicing and maintaining Tesla’s solar products.
2. Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best practices, and standard workmanship guidelines.
3. Follow building standards and codes during installation and servicing of panels and support structures.
4. Assist with routine maintenance of energy systems.
5. Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency.
6. Provide an exceptional customer experience to all clients.

What You'll Bring

1. Experience in roof work, general construction, or carpentry is preferred.
2. Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools, and materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other electrical equipment, as well as lumber and roofing materials.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills.
4. Reliable attendance is essential for team success.
5. Willingness to travel up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year, across various U.S. locations.
6. Ability to work at heights, in extreme environments, perform repetitive tasks, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently.
7. Valid driver's license is required.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day one:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with two medical options at no payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontics) and vision plans, both with options at no paycheck contribution.
• Company-paid HSA contributions when enrolled in the high-deductible medical plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick, vacation, and paid holidays; flexible time for salaried positions.
• Back-up childcare and parenting resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks.