Solar Service Foreman

Garber Electrical Contractors; Morgan Place (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Garber Electrical Contractors is seeking a Solar Service Foreman to lead electricians, diagnose PV issues, and ensure code-compliant, safe, high-quality solar installations across sites. You will coordinate with the Project Manager and Dispatch, read blueprints, and verify inverter performance.

The role requires hands-on PV experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to travel to out-of-town jobs in all weather. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PV/solar array experience; strong leadership and communication.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; punctual, can-do attitude.
• Valid driver’s license, insurable; cell phone with voicemail/email/texting.
• Travel/out-of-town willingness; able to work in all weather, at heights, and lift 75+ lbs

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues on PV systems/solar arrays and identify improvement opportunities
• Read/interpret blueprints and apply NEC requirements in the field
• Test, commission, and verify inverter performance
• Coordinate daily job status with the Project Manager and Dispatch; ask questions when clarity is needed
• Maintain tool readiness, neat installations, and a clean professional appearance (including vehicle)

Skills

PV/Solar experience

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Spark

Garber Electrical Contractors is an innovative leader in electrical and building technology throughout the communities we serve. We inspire our people to provide enjoyable customer solutions with confidence and reliability.

Command the Crew

As a Solar Service Foreman, you’ll keep PV systems performing at their peak—protecting uptime, quality, and safety on every site. You’ll lead electricians by example and drive clean, code-correct work that customers can count on.

Key responsibilities:

• Diagnose issues on PV systems/solar arrays and identify improvement opportunities
• Read/interpret blueprints and apply NEC requirements in the field
• Test, commission, and verify inverter performance
• Coordinate daily job status with the Project Manager and Dispatch; ask questions when clarity is needed
• Maintain tool readiness, neat installations, and a clean professional appearance (including vehicle)

Required skills/qualifications:

• Prior hands-on PV/solar array experience; strong leadership and communication
• Microsoft Office proficiency; punctual, can-do attitude
• Valid driver’s license, insurable; cell phone with voicemail/email/texting
• Travel/out-of-town willingness; able to work in all weather, at heights, and lift 75+ lbs

Bring your leadership to the front line—

On-Site Momentum

Your morning kicks off with a quick check-in and a clear plan for the day’s stops. You’re moving between rooftops, ground-mount arrays, and service calls—keeping communication tight, updates crisp, and the pace high. Between sites, you document notes, share status with the PM, and line up what’s next so nothing stalls. You wrap up by confirming tomorrow’s priorities, ensuring your vehicle and gear are squared away, and heading out knowing the system you touched today is ready to deliver.

Powerful Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Great Company Culture