Warehouse Associate & Permit Technician

Photon-Brothers-; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

Telehealth

Job summary

Photon Brothers in San Luis Obispo, CA, is hiring a dual-role Warehouse Associate & Permit Technician. The position blends material handling with permitting tasks to support solar installations, with a hybrid, full-time schedule.

The candidate should have 2+ years in warehouse, permitting, or admin support, plus proficiency in Google Workspace and strong communication. Duties include inventory, permit submissions, and coordination with field teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse, permitting, or administrative support role (solar or construction industry a plus).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Strong communication, proactiveness, and organizational skills.
• Ability to research questions and find answers independently and with urgency.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, team oriented environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and inventory incoming solar equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Organize and maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety standards.
• Pull and stage materials for solar installation crews based on project schedules.
• Coordinate delivery or pickup of equipment with field teams.
• Track and report damaged or missing inventory.
• Assist in loading/unloading vehicles using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
• Monitor and reorder low stock inventory to ensure material availability.
• Support service and R&R projects by organizing necessary hardware.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to local AHJs and track progress.
• Proactively follow up with jurisdictions to ensure timely approvals.
• Maintain an organized filing system of permits and inspection documents.
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and utility companies regarding inspection scheduling and requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers and design teams to ensure permit packages are complete and code compliant.
• Maintain understanding of local codes and jurisdiction requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Research independence

Proactiveness

Tools

Google Workspace

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Overview:

This position will be based out of our San Luis Obispo, CA location.

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail oriented individual to join our team in a dual role capacity as a Warehouse Associate & Permit Technician. This hybrid, full time role is essential to our operations team, supporting solar installations through timely material handling and accurate permitting processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and inventory incoming solar equipment, tools, and supplies
• Organize and maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety standards
• Pull and stage materials for solar installation crews based on project schedules
• Coordinate delivery or pickup of equipment with field teams
• Track and report damaged or missing inventory
• Assist in loading/unloading vehicles using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed
• Monitor and reorder low stock inventory to ensure material availability
• Support service and R&R (removal & reinstall) projects by organizing necessary hardware
• Prepare and submit permit applications to local AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)
• Track permit progress and proactively follow up with jurisdictions to ensure timely approvals
• Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system of all permits and inspection documents
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and utility companies regarding inspection scheduling and requirements
• Coordinate with engineers and design teams to ensure permit packages are complete and code compliant
• Maintain a thorough understanding of local codes and jurisdiction specific requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse, permitting, or administrative support role (solar or construction industry a plus)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Strong communication, proactiveness, and organizational skills
• Ability to research questions and find answers independently and with urgency
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, team oriented environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate warehouse equipment safely
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Pay for this position is $23 to $27 per hour. This full-time role is eligible to participate in health (one plan is less than $35 per pay check!), dental, and vision insurance. Photon Brothers also offers a 401k with match, as well as company-sponsored life insurance and telehealth. Paid holidays and PTO are also offered with this position.

This role will be posted until September 25, 2026 at a minimum, or until the role is filled.

About Us

At Photon Brothers, we're dedicated to leading the way in clean energy solutions and helping our clients transition to sustainable, reliable power sources. As a trusted provider of electrical services, we specialize in the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and EV chargers, and are proud partners in Tesla's Powerwall Certified Installer program. We also offer roofing services, detach and reset, and solar system maintenance, making us a full-service home energy company.

With locations across Colorado and California, we keep everything in-house - from sales and project management to installation and service - so our customers always know who to call.