Site Survey / Service Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Michigan Solar Solutions is a growing renewable energy company seeking a Field Service Technician / Site Surveyor

Job Details :

• Meet at the shop in Riverdale around 7 am daily (times will vary on occasion)
• Company vehicle taken to job sites (1 - 4 sites per day) to perform site surveys or service calls.
• 35 – 50 hours per week, depending on the season, workload, skill level of the employee & willingness to work.
• Conduct site surveys; figure out the general scope of jobs ahead of their installation date, by walking the site to gather relevant information, about the installation process, as well as piloting a drone to gather all roof / other details
• Perform service calls; troubleshoot & diagnose power & communication issues with a variety of systems, including SolarEdge, Enphase, Sol-Ark, Tesla & others. These issues often require technicians to do work on roofs.

Removal / Reinstalls : This category of work, handled by our Service Teams, looks remarkably similar to what our Installation Crews do daily. All our service techs are trained installers, for this reason.

Applicant Qualities :

The ability to work on a roof

Needs to be comfortable working outdoors year-round, in a variety of weather conditions.

The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 lbs

Excellent critical thinking & problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills and experience talking with customers

Works well in a team environment

Prior Solar & / or electrical-related experience is preferred

Tech-savvy enough to navigate various apps, as needed, for system commissioning & problem-solving

Drone experience is a PLUS, but not necessary upon application

Expectations of the Role :

There is often 2-6 hours of (PAID) drive time, daily

It is expected that the person who fills this position will obtain their FAA Part 107 drone license, as well as register w / the State of Michigan as an electrical apprentice, all paid for & under the guidance of Michigan Solar Solutions, within the first 6 months of employment, pending these qualifications have not already been met.

Growth Opportunities :

We are looking for someone willing to learn & grow with us, as our Service Dept. continues to expand to cover new opportunities that continue to arise in the marketplace. Below is a list of qualifications our company is committed to ensuring the right candidate for this position would be trained on :

Become an Enphase Certified Technician

Become a SolarEdge Certified Technician

Become LG Certified

Become Scanifly Certified

Become OSHA 10 certified

Obtain your FAA Part 107 drone license

Become an Electrical Apprentice

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Experience :

At Least 1 Year as a Solar Installer (preferred, not necessary)

Background in Electrical / Mechanical Troubleshooting (preferred)

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Required)

Part 107 License (Preferred)

Work Location : Riverdale, MI 48877 : on-site at customers' homes.

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