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Description
~ SunWork Renewable Energy Projects is a nonprofit in California's San Francisco Bay Area that installs solar electricity systems on small-energy-footprint homes with the help of trained volunteers. ~
Position Overview
SunWork Project Leads are responsible for all aspects of the installation from initial site assessment through system interconnection, including training our installation volunteers and ensuring a safe job site. This is a great role if you are passionate about the environment, you enjoy construction, and you’re looking to expand your breadth of experience in solar and in running a solar installation operation with extensive autonomy. Installations take place on weekends and each Project Lead is expected to complete 35-40 installs per year. The focus is on residential rooftop solar installations.
Responsibilities
- Perform site visits, assessing the potential for solar installation and walking customers through the sale
- Design simple 1 and 2 strings, or per-module microinverter or DC optimized residential PV systems
- Submit for and obtain the permit from the local building department
- Schedule the installation with the customer
- Source all materials for the installation
- Set up site safety prior to installation
- Install the PV system with selected volunteers
- Process rebate and interconnection paperwork
- Bill the customer and collect payment
- Provide on-the-job training for the volunteers
Qualifications
- Desire for rooftop solar to flourish
- Desire to train volunteer installers
- Previous construction experience preferred
- Understanding of building codes and the National Electrical Code
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Embrace a culture of safety
- Willing to work weekends
- Electrical License, Contractor License or NABCEP Certification preferred/not required
Compensation
- $52,500 a year
- Medical – Platinum-Plan equivalent(the most generous of the four Affordable Care Act “metal" plans)
- Flat $50/month to cover internet and cell phone expenses
Additional Information
- Work Site Locations: Santa Clara County
- Work Schedule: 5 days a week with installations over 2 days on Sat/Sun
- Required experience: Solar installation and/or design experience, 2000 hours (1 year) minimum