Solar PV Technician I: Start Your Path to Tech II

Clean Energy Services Career; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools and PPE provided

Laptop and training equipment

Full benefits package

Job summary

Clean Energy Services (CES) is seeking a Solar PV Technician I to join an on-site team north of Sacramento, CA. Pay is $27.00–$30.00 per hour with full-time, on-site employment. You will assist with PM, site documentation, and hands-on learning under senior technicians as you grow toward Tech II.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and practical electrical exposure, with on-site schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, in a large utility-scale solar and energy storage setting.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of solar, electrical, construction, industrial or military experience.
• Basic comfort with hand and power tools and a willingness to learn electrical fundamentals.
• Shows up on time, every day, follows direction and communicates when something changes.
• Basic computer skills for daily reporting on a laptop.
• Lives within about one hour of the Roseville / Sacramento area.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb, work at heights, walk uneven ground and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduled PM on inverters, LVAC equipment and met stations, including cleaning and inspections.
• Clean pyranometers weekly and keep up on visual inspections across the array.
• Inspect racking and make minor repairs; maintain and repair wire management.
• Help find and clear string-level issues under the direction of a senior technician.
• Clear inside-fence debris and report vegetation, drainage and road conditions.
• Document your work every day: tasks, findings, photos and hours.
• Report daily to the Site Manager on work status, priorities and schedule.

Skills

Solar industry experience

Hand tools & power tools

Punctual and reliable

Laptop reporting

Job description

Clean Energy Services (CES) is seeking a Solar PV Technician I to join an on-site team north of Sacramento, CA. Pay is $27.00–$30.00 per hour with full-time, on-site employment. You will assist with PM, site documentation, and hands-on learning under senior technicians as you grow toward Tech II.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and practical electrical exposure, with on-site schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, in a large utility-scale solar and energy storage setting.