Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician

Jefferson Electric; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company-provided Healthcare

Optional Vision & Dental

Optional 401(k)

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading solar energy firm is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of solar and electrical systems. The role includes performing inspections, conducting preventive maintenance, and supporting customer service on-site. Candidates should have relevant electrical or solar maintenance experience and excellent troubleshooting abilities. This position involves significant travel with company-paid lodging and compensation ranging from $25–$35/hr.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years electrical or solar installation/maintenance experience.
• Comfortable working on rooftops or elevated platforms.
• Basic knowledge of solar electrical and mechanical systems.
• Good troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, reliability, and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of solar arrays.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Document maintenance work and track inventory.
• Support warranty repairs and site visits.

Skills

Troubleshooting ability

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Tools

Testing equipment

Torque tools

Multimeters

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Technician

Pay Range: $25–$35/hr
Reports To: Director of Pre-Construction
Travel: Up to 75% (company-paid lodging, transportation, and per diem)

Position Summary

The O&M Technician supports operational maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of installed solar and electrical systems. This includes routine inspections, system diagnostics, minor repairs, replacement of components, and maintenance tasks for rooftop or ground-mount solar arrays and associated electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of solar arrays — mechanical mounts, modules, grounding, wiring, conduit, inverters, disconnects, etc.

• Troubleshoot issues, perform repairs or coordinate with electricians when needed.

• Perform preventive maintenance: tighten torqueed bolts, check grounding, clean modules/arrays (if necessary), inspect wiring/conduit, check inverters and string performance.

• Document maintenance work, complete logs, track parts/inventory, and coordinate materials for replacements.

• Support warranty repairs, customer punch items, and site visits.

• Assist with safety inspections, ensure adherence to company safety standards, and use required PPE.

• Perform site clean-up, housekeeping, and maintain professional appearance and customer service when on-site.
  

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years electrical or solar installation/maintenance experience (commercial or utility-scale preferred)

• Comfortable working on rooftops or elevated platforms, lifting 50+ lbs, climbing ladders or using lifts, working outdoors in variable weather

• Basic knowledge of solar electrical and mechanical systems — modules, inverters, wiring, grounding, torque practices, safety, etc.

• Good troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, reliability, and good communication skills
  

Preferred:

• OSHA 10

• Basic electrical certification or training

• PV system diagnostic experience

• tool familiarity (testing equipment, torque tools, multimeters, etc.)

Benefits

• PTO

• Company-provided Healthcare

• Optional Vision & Dental

• Optional 401(k)

• Continuing education opportunities