Solar Technician | Santa Ana, California

Service Robot Co.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Robot Co. is seeking a field technician to install and maintain solar equipment at customer sites in outdoor environments. The role involves climbing, wiring, and performing system checks with safety protocols in place.

Training is provided through the company academy, and initial work is paid per completed order. The ideal candidate has experience in trades, a willingness to learn electrical basics, and a strong focus on safety and reliability for on-site deployments across varied

Qualifications

• Experience in roofing, electrical work, construction, HVAC or another practical trade.
• Basic electrical knowledge or willingness to learn through training.
• Careful attention to safety and signs of equipment failure.
• Comfort using ladders, wearing a harness, and working at height.
• Availability for physical outdoor work and travel to customer sites.
• Reliability and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Install solar panels, mounting systems, and wiring according to site plans.
• Maintain and repair inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, and connectors.
• Inspect systems, take electrical readings, and use thermal scans to find faults.
• Clean panels and complete scheduled maintenance.
• Follow fall protection, electrical isolation, and test-before-touch procedures.
• Record each visit with photos, readings, and repair notes.
• Explain findings and follow-up work to the site owner.
• Keep tools, meters, and protective equipment ready for use.

Skills

Trade experience

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Santa Ana, California | Field work | Contract, paid per work order

About Service Robot Co.

Service Robot Co. helps businesses across all 50 states choose, deploy and maintain commercial robots, with 24/7 support. We supply all types of robots for all types of automation. We handle site assessments, robot selection, installation, system integration and team training. Purchase, financing and rental options are available, backed by ongoing maintenance and repairs. One partner from your first consultation through everyday operation.

The role

Install and maintain solar equipment on rooftops, ground-mounted systems, and large solar sites.

What you will do

• Install solar panels, mounting systems, and wiring according to site plans.
• Maintain and repair inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, and connectors.
• Inspect systems, take electrical readings, and use thermal scans to find faults.
• Clean panels and complete scheduled maintenance.
• Follow fall protection, electrical isolation, and test-before-touch procedures.
• Record each visit with photos, readings, and repair notes.
• Explain findings and follow-up work to the site owner.
• Keep tools, meters, and protective equipment ready for use.

What we are looking for

• Experience in roofing, electrical work, construction, HVAC, or another practical trade.
• Basic electrical knowledge or willingness to learn through training.
• Careful attention to safety and signs of equipment failure.
• Comfort using ladders, wearing a harness, and working at height.
• Availability for physical outdoor work and travel to customer sites.
• Reliability and clear communication.

Training

You will complete an online course through our Service Robot Co. Academy, followed by in-person training and the industry certifications needed for this role. Training and certifications are free for selected candidates. Your first job is paid, with a specialist supporting you remotely.

Share your work

If you have a resume, portfolio, project links, photos, videos, or other examples of your work, please include them with your application. We would like to see something you have built, fixed, installed, or worked on. Work from a job, a course, or a personal project is welcome. Share only material you have permission to share. These are optional, so you can still apply if you do not have them.