Technician 5 - Operations & Maintenance (Solar)

SunStrong Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with safe harbor match

Job summary

SunStrong Management LLC is seeking a Senior Technician 5 to lead advanced electrical work on solar projects in Illinois. The role requires a Master Electrician license, proven leadership, and the ability to train and mentor field technicians while ensuring safety and quality on-site.

The position involves outdoors work, driving, and servicing complex systems, with a focus on reliable performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Field mentoring

Safety compliance

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.