Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician

Solar Maintenance Pros; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Maintenance Pros in Fresno, CA is seeking a Service Technician to assemble, install, and maintain solar PV systems. You will support a senior tech, remove and replace components, and provide detailed reports.

You will install panels on roofs, troubleshoot AC/DC systems, configure PV setups, and ensure weather sealing while following codes. Strong communication with clients is essential; high school diploma required; driving record must be clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or technical school training preferred, but not required.
• Previous related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of PV equipment and battery equipment installation.
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting and commissioning battery systems.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to install PV panels and battery components.
• Basic understanding of the functions and use of a Volt-Ohm meter.
• Basic Understanding of Electrical Code and Conductor Ampacity.

Responsibilities

• Installs solar panels on roofs and other structures.
• Assist in troubleshooting AC & DC electrical systems, identify faults, and determine equipment status.
• Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers' needs and expectations.
• Follow building standards and codes when making repairs, process RMA's with the manufacturer.
• Ensures that equipment is weather-sealed.
• Performs routine maintenance on PV systems, cleans modules, and inverters.
• Communicate in a professional manner with clients and handle frustrated clients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assist a Senior technician when assigned or required
• Other duties as requested by management.

Skills

PV equipment installation

Battery systems troubleshooting

Reading building plans

Hand and power tools

Volt-Ohm meter

Electrical code knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training preferred

Previous related experience preferred

Tools

Volt-Ohm meter

Hand and power tools

Job description

The Service Technician will assemble, install, and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. He or she is required to support a senior tech, remove, and replace components, and provide detailed reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Installs solar panels on roofs and other structures.
• Assist in troubleshooting AC & DC electrical systems, identify faults, and determine equipment status.
• Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers' needs and expectations.
• Follow building standards and codes when making repairs, process RMA's with the manufacturer.
• Ensures that equipment is weather-sealed.
• Performs routine maintenance on PV systems, cleans modules, and inverters.
• Communicate in a professional manner with clients and handle frustrated clients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assist a Senior technician when assigned or required
• Other duties as requested by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of PV equipment and battery equipment installation.
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting and commissioning battery systems.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to install PV panels and battery components.
• Basic understanding of the functions and use of a Volt-Ohm meter.
• Basic Understanding of Electrical Code and Conductor Ampacity.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or technical school training preferred, but not required.
• Previous related experience 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 45 pounds at a time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to work in the sun and high heat situations
• Must have a clean driving record