Solar Electrician

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

NY State Solar Solar sells, designs, and build quality solar systems. Our focus is to provide an outstanding customer experience and deliver a high quality PV system. Dedicated to helping New York become economically and environmentally sustainable.

A Solar Electrician will assist with the installation of new projects and the rehabilitation of existing.

Electrician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs and monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement.
• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Understand layout and assembly of solar modules/array and mounting hardware
• Mechanical and structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment;
• Basic electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC)
• Ensure proper clean-up of job site
• Attend training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety;
• Responsible for following the safe work practices for the installation team
• All other assignments and special projects, as requested by Management.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an electrician
• Solar experience, commercial or residential
• Clean drivers license
• OSHA 10/ or 30 (preferred, can obtain after being hired)
• Must have own tools
• Ability to safely terminate live wires and perform an electrical service upgrade
• Must be comfortable with being on roofs with pitched surfaces/Cannot have a fear of heights
• Ability to work in extreme weather (hot and sunny as well as colder temperatures)
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs