Solar Service Technician: Field Troubleshooter & Maint

Socket.dev; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

SOL | MARS Builder Solutions is seeking a Service Technician to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of residential solar PV and battery storage systems through troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting experience, a safety‑first mindset, and the ability to work independently in the field. Excellent communication with homeowners is essential and travel to local job sites is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience troubleshooting residential solar PV systems.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, FranklinWH).
• Experience bending and installing conduit.
• Knowledge of residential electrical systems and NEC.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Perform service calls, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical, monitoring, and production-related system issues.
• Document service activities and recommendations accurately.
• Educate customers on system operation and best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PV systems

Battery storage

Electrical diagrams

Customer service

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

NABCEP certification

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Testing equipment

Inverters

Job description

SOL | MARS Builder Solutions is seeking a Service Technician to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of residential solar PV and battery storage systems through troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting experience, a safety‑first mindset, and the ability to work independently in the field. Excellent communication with homeowners is essential and travel to local job sites is required.