Solar Technician, Various Levels

World Wind & Solar (WWS) is a leader in the renewable energy sector. As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we have built a stellar reputation based on our consistent delivery of exceptional services and solutions for our clients.

Position Overview

The Solar Technician in the WWS Solar Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy projects.

• This is a full-time position. Employees in this position are expected to work 40 hours per week. Specific work schedule to be determined based on WWS needs.

Responsibilities

Employees in the solar technician position should expect to:

• Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors.
• Conduct maintenance of equipment (changing mower blades, fueling, lubrication, etc.)
• Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds)
• Perform preventative maintenance and other technical services on commercial PV systems.
• Work with construction departments to commission and maintain all commercial PV systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance events, potentially in emergency situations.
• Communicate activities to clients, vendors, and other internal staff.
• Collect data and create reports for customers.
• Create estimate of time and materials to perform corrective maintenance.
• Maintain company assigned tools, safety gear and other resources.
• Attend training sessions from internal and external resources (Inverter and monitoring manufacturers, etc.)
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally per the WWS Employee Handbook and insurance requirements. Maintain WWS company vehicle so that it is always clean, presentable, functional.
• Out-of-area and overnight travel will be expected

Note: For safety compliance, wind technicians must weigh between 120 and 280 pounds, including clothing and boots.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• • Mechanical and Electrical skills
  • Situational awareness
  • Communication proficiency
  • Customer/client focus
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Results driven
  • Stress management/composure
  • Teamwork orientation

Possesses a strong understanding and belief in the WWS Core Values:

• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence in Service
  
• Shares our company vision: World Wind & Solar will be the industry standard for safety and excellence in service by training, equipping and deploying an elite workforce who are “Here to Serve.”
• Willingness and ability to work with a “Here to Serve” attitude toward internal and external customers.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Must possess a valid and appropriate state driver license prior to employment.
• An employee may not have been convicted of Driving Under the Influence within the last five years or have more than 5 points on his or her driving record.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at project sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and the ability to move and manipulate up to 100 pounds and to lift 50 pounds.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.