Technician 5 - Operations & Maintenance (Solar)

SunStrong Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) Plan

Job summary

SunStrong Management is seeking a Senior Technician 5 to lead advanced electrical work in solar projects. The role requires a Master Electrician license in IL, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor field technicians on complex service jobs.

Responsibilities include main panel mods, line-side taps, and rigorous safety/documentation practices while driving to outdoor sites. This position emphasizes quality and field-driven process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solar/electrical experience.
• Master Electrician License in IL.
• Proven leadership and training capability.
• Valid driver's license (subject to driver record check).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical work, including main panel modifications.
• Execute line-side taps and complex system troubleshooting.
• Lead high-complexity service jobs.
• Train and mentor field technicians.
• Ensure quality, safety, and documentation.
• Provide field feedback on processes, materials, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Solar/Electrical Experience

Education

Master Electrician License (IL)

Job description

TECHNICIAN 5

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUNSTRONG MANAGEMENT

SunStrong Management is a leading independent asset management and servicing platform specializing in residential and commercial solar energy portfolios. SunStrong provides end-to-end services including operations and maintenance, customer billing and support, asset performance management, and investor reporting. The company partners with leading capital providers to optimize clean energy assets at scale, supporting the growth of distributed renewable energy while delivering reliable performance and exceptional customer experience

THE TECHNICIAN 5 POSITION

SunStrong Management is searching for a senior field leader responsible for advanced electrical work, complex troubleshooting, and developing field technicians. This role will require a Master License in IL

TECHNICIAN 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform advanced electrical work:
• Main panel modifications
• Line-side taps
• Complex system troubleshooting
• Lead high-complexity service jobs
• Train and mentor field technicians
• Ensure quality, safety, and proper documentation
• Provide field feedback on processes, materials, and performance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of solar/electrical experience
• Valid Master Electrician License
• Proven leadership and training capability
• Valid driver’s license (subject to driver record check)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working outdoors
• Driving required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work on the roof at various roof pitch heights
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

BENEFITS

SunStrong Management offers a rich and affordable Health & Wellness Benefits package that includes:

• PPO and HDHP Medical Plans, buy-up plans for both Dental and Vision, ancillaries such as Accident, Critical illness, Hospital indemnity, Employer sponsored Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and Legal services along with multiple add-ons.
• Our 401(k) Package includes a Safe Harbor Match of 100% up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2% with immediate vesting.