Sr Field Technician

Solanta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Solanta, based in Brooklyn, is seeking a senior field technician to perform hands-on installation and service across the NYC metro area. You will install solar panels, racking, and batteries, work on roofing and electrical tasks within your license scope, and support a growing team.

This role requires 1+ year of solar, electrical, or roofing experience, ability to read plans and follow codes, and stamina for outdoor work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing or servicing solar, electrical or roofing systems.
• Able to work from plans and follow building and electrical code.
• Able to work in challenging environments (hot sun, cold, wind, tight spaces) and at heights on roofs.
• Able to perform physical tasks with or without accommodation (standing, climbing, lifting).
• Works safely, on your own and as part of a crew.
• Required safety training: OSHA 30 and NYC 10 hour SST.

Responsibilities

• Install solar panels, racking and batteries according to plans and code.
• Do roofing and electrical parts of solar or battery installations within licenses and training.
• Find and fix problems on existing solar systems, including those installed by others.
• Help guide Jr Field Technicians on the crew.
• Follow safety rules on every site and keep tools and area in order.
• Report progress and problems to crew lead or office.

Skills

Solar installation

Electrical work

Roofing

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

Experience in trades

Job description

Location Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States Work is on site at clients' homes across the NYC metro area: the five boroughs, the Hudson Valley and Long Island.

Employment type Full-time

Pay $27 to $35 per hour

Description

About the role

Solanta is a family owned and operated company based in Brooklyn. Our in house team designs, engineers, permits and installs residential and commercial solar, battery storage, roofing and electrical work across the NYC metro area: the five boroughs, the Hudson Valley and Long Island.

A senior field technician does hands-on installation and service work on customer sites across the NYC metro area.

Depending on the job, the work covers solar, battery storage, roofing and electrical tasks.

What you'll do

• Install solar panels, racking and batteries according to the plans and applicable code.
• Do the roofing and electrical parts of a solar or battery installation that fall within your licenses and training, depending on the job.
• Find and fix problems on existing solar systems, including systems another company installed.
• Help guide Jr Field Technicians on the crew.
• Follow the safety rules on every site and keep tools, materials and the work area in order.
• Be polite and clear with customers, and pass their questions to your crew lead or the office when you cannot answer them.
• Report your progress and any problems to your crew lead or the office.

What we're looking for

• Hands-on experience installing or servicing solar, electrical or roofing systems. Minimum experience: 1+ year of solar installation, troubleshooting, service or electrical work.
• Able to work from plans and follow building and electrical code.
• Able to work in challenging environments (hot sun, cold, wind, tight spaces) and at heights on roofs.
• Able to perform the physical tasks of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential physical requirements: standing for long stretches, working at heights on rooftops, and climbing ladders and stairs, while lifting and carrying equipment and materials.
• Works safely, on your own and as part of a crew.
• Required safety training: OSHA 30 and NYC 10 hour Site Safety Training (SST).
• Driver's license required: yes.
• Work schedule and hours: 40 to 60 hours a week, Monday through Friday, Saturdays optional.

Solanta is an equal opportunity employer. We consider every qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or to do the job, email [e-mail].