Solar Technician - Tier I, II or III

Tiger Solar; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Summer picnic

Team environment

Job summary

Tiger Solar is hiring for Solar Technician I–III to join our Grand Rapids area team. This full-time role offers an entry-level path into the solar industry with training and opportunities to advance to Technician II, Technician III, or Lead as you gain experience.

You'll work on construction sites with a positive, can-do attitude, complete safety trainings, and support electrical and roofing tasks while growing your skills in solar installation and Enphase systems. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• OSHA 10 or 30 within the last 5 years.
• 18+ with valid driver’s license.
• Entry level Enphase Installation training.
• 1 year as laborer in roofing or construction.
• Active First Aid/CPR certification.
• Generac Training Certification.
• Battery-based Enphase training.

Skills

Construction experience

Roofing

Electrical basics

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Enphase Installation training

Fall protection certification

Generac training

Battery-based Enphase training

Job description

Full-time

Description

Hello Sunshine! Put on your coolest shades, grab a drill, and join us on the roof!

Do you have experience in construction? Roofing? Electrical? HVAC? Solar? Or are you ready to SHINE while learning a new trade in the industry of the future? Tiger Solar is seeking the BRIGHTEST talent to help us harness the power of the SUN!

So, what’s required?

• Solar Technician I: Entry level - perfect start to a Solar Career!
• Solar Technician II: Some Solar experience and a desire to advance and grow.
• Solar Technician III: Solar Super Stars wanted!

What do you get in return?

• Work alongside a team that takes pride in their work
• Participate in Tiger's career growth structure - learn how to get the training and experience to become a Technician II, III, or Lead.
• An opportunity to work in a fast growing industry of the future
• Satisfaction of knowing that you work for a company that treats its customers fairly and honestly
• PS – we offer competitive benefits, 401(k), PTO and a rockin’ summer picnic!

We want to hear from YOU to discuss this exciting career opportunity and how you can become a member of the Tiger team!

Keep in mind that we do require a drug screen, background check and motor vehicle records check.

But most of all we require a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a SUNNY personality!

Requirements

The nitty-gritty:

Solar Technician I

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA 10 or 30 within the last 5 years

18 years old with valid driver’s license

Entry level Enphase Installation training

General awareness of the Essential Functions and Knowledge and Skills requirements below

1 year as a laborer in roofing or construction

Solar Technician II

Solar Technician I requirements plus:

Active First Aid/CPR certification

Fall Protection Competent Person Certification

Intermediate Enphase training certifications

Confidence in most of the Essential Functions and Knowledge and Skills requirements below

1 year as Solar Technician I or similar work experience and certifications

Solar Technician III

Solar Technician II requirements plus:

Generac Training Certification

Battery based Enphase training certifications

Master the Essential Functions and Knowledge and Skills requirements

1 year as Solar Technician II or similar work experience and certifications

Physical requirements:

• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, moving in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction
• Requires repetitive movement, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Work up to 4, 10-hour shifts doing hard physical labor in various temperature extremes and other outdoor conditions
• Typical construction site environment that may expose candidate to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• May require working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions
• May require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• May require working in extremely bright or poor lighting conditions.
• Work around hazardous equipment
• Requires exposure to high places

Salary Description

$20 to $24 per hour to start, based on Tier