Workforce Solar Trainer

GRID Alternatives; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

5 weeks paid time off

13 paid holidays

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A non-profit organization seeks a Workforce Solar Trainer in Los Angeles, CA to educate trainees on solar installation and ensure compliance with standards. Strong experience in solar installation, teaching diverse individuals, and safety procedures are essential. The role promotes equity and inclusion within the community, offering a salary of $73,000–$87,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in solar installation.
• Successful completion of the IBT 200 training with GRID Alternatives or able to pass capstone exam.
• 1+ years teaching individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach Installation Basic Training (IBT) curriculum to trainees.
• Deliver curriculum ensuring participants achieve learning outcomes.
• Provide on the job training supervision for learners on customer installations.

Skills

Solar installation

Classroom management

Bilingual (preferably Spanish)

Safety procedures

Conflict resolution

Group facilitation

Basic math skills

Education

Completion of GRID Alternatives’ train the trainer program

Tools

OSHA-10

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Workforce Solar Trainer

Workforce Solar Trainer, ON-SITE, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Why you want to work here...

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low‑income communities and communities who need it most. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high‑growth non‑profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service‑learning opportunities; and low‑income solar policy advocacy.

Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.

Our Mission: to build community‑powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

What it's like at GRID…

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well‑being of all our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's work.

Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and Phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP)

The Opportunity…

The Training Officer is responsible for teaching Installation Basic Training (IBT) curriculum and other related workforce programming to trainees in the classroom, lab, and in the field. Training Officers require a strong background in residential solar installation, a demonstrated command of the classroom, subject matter expertise across all IBT curriculum areas, and an ability to relate the knowledge and skills covered in IBT to the requirements of working as a Junior Solar Installer.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum, lesson plans, training calendars, and activities in line with content and standards. This includes set up and maintenance of the training classroom, training lab, and training equipment.
• Deliver curriculum ensuring participants achieve learning outcomes.
• Teach and actively train/supervise solar installation skills including, but not limited to: jobsite safety, electricity basics, racking mounts, array layout, conduit bending, customer service and communication, site evaluation, commissioning and O&M, and the appropriate use of tools and equipment through demonstration and modeling skills.
• Teach and supervise the necessary safety procedures for use and handling of equipment & tools and clean up of the classroom, lab, and construction area through demonstration and modeling skills.
• Teach appropriate handling of construction problems arising at the building site through demonstration and modeling skills.
• Provide on the job training supervision for learners on customer installations.
• Uphold and model GRID’s value for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Set up, supervise and maintain high standards for the execution of course exams.
• Help supervise worksite activities and schedules with the Workforce Program Manager.
• Keep the Workforce Program Manager informed about issues regarding performance issues of learners.
• Review, evaluate and document learners progress and skill attainment.
• Turn in required documents in a timely manner.
• Ensure learners compliance with attendance and other program policies.
• Assist in facilitating and leading recruitment and job placement activities.
• Collaborate and provide feedback to Assistant Instructor as well as Workforce Development Manager and Coordinator.
• Build and maintain lab equipment.
• Work closely with Workforce Program Manager on training logistics, documentation, feedback, and improvements.
• Assist in solar installation, service calls, site assessments or design projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to bring to the role:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in solar installation.
• Successful completion of the IBT 200 training with GRID Alternatives or be able to pass capstone exam.
• Completion of GRID Alternatives’ train the trainer program or equivalent training.
• 1 or more years teaching individuals with diverse backgrounds in developing a variety of personal and professional skills.
• Bi‑Lingual/Bi‑Literate preferably in Spanish.
• Ability to speak and present to a group for extended periods of time.
• Skills to teach basic residential installation techniques in class, lab and customer installation settings.
• Knowledge of safety hazards in solar installations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper safety procedures for using tools and equipment.
• Basic math skills and ability to teach basic calculations as they relate to solar installations.
• Skills in group facilitation and classroom management.
• Skills in conflict resolution and de‑escalation.
• Ability to assess student skills and provide feedback for improvement.
• Physical ability to perform activities related to solar installation work, including but not limited to: standing for long periods (sometimes on a sloped surface), bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, working above the shoulders, working with manual and electric hand tools, repetitive motions, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs, working in direct sunlight, working with trip hazards, and working at heights.

It would be great if you had:

• Supervisory experience.
• Required Licenses and Certifications:
• OSHA‑10.
• CPR.
• First Aid.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record as determined by our insurance carrier.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• OSHA‑30.
• OSHA Outreach Trainer.
• CPR/First Aid Trainer.
• NABCEP PV Associate.

Where you will sit and the places you may go…

This position is on‑site and may rarely require from 10% up to 25% out‑of‑town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company‑wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Let's Talk Money!

This is a full time, nonexempt position with a compensation range of $73,000‑$87,000 per year.

How we take care of you…

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO), 13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.