Solar Site Survey & Field Service Technician

Tech9; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Employee discount

Job summary

Michigan Solar Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician / Site Surveyor to conduct site surveys and perform service calls across multiple residential solar installations. The role requires roof access, outdoor work in various weather, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs while using drone-based site data collection.

Candidates should be comfortable with customer communication, teamwork, and have or be willing to obtain a FAA Part 107 drone license and Michigan electrical apprentice

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on a roof.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather.
• Able to lift and carry objects up to 60 lbs.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.
• Works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys; walk sites to gather installation details and pilot a drone to capture roof/area information.
• Perform service calls; diagnose power and communication issues for solar systems (SolarEdge, Enphase, Sol-Ark, Tesla, etc.).
• Travel to 1–4 job sites daily in company vehicle; some work on roofs.
• Assist with removal/reinstalls as part of service team responsibilities.
• Obtain FAA Part 107 drone license and Michigan electrical apprentice registration within 6 months.

Skills

Roof work

Outdoor work

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Solar/Electrical experience

Tech-savvy

Drone experience

Job description

Michigan Solar Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician / Site Surveyor to conduct site surveys and perform service calls across multiple residential solar installations. The role requires roof access, outdoor work in various weather, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs while using drone-based site data collection.

Candidates should be comfortable with customer communication, teamwork, and have or be willing to obtain a FAA Part 107 drone license and Michigan electrical apprentice