New Homes Solar Field Technician

Abstrakt Marketing Group • Merced, California • 1w ago

New Homes Solar Field Tech

Location: Central Valley
Reports to: Field Operations Manager
Travel: Hybrid (home/office) and field role (mostly field)

Company

Citadel Roofing and Solar is a growing company made up of industry veterans with more than 30 years of experience and a stellar reputation for service excellence to new construction home builders throughout California.

We are currently looking for a Solar and Battery Field Technician to join our growing team!

Description

Commission PV and battery systems within one week after installation. Troubleshoot systems to ensure successful operation. Perform customer service appointments on time and communicate with customers regarding system status. Conduct solar inspections with AHJ and/or utility when required, including setting up ladders for roof or attic access per inspector requests. Provide Citadel’s interconnection team with required documents (e.g., signed permits) for utility interconnection applications. Support the New Homes Solar Superintendent and communicate daily with activity updates.

Responsibilities

Track solar and battery installations and schedule commissioning within one week of installation
Update all commissioning records with required documents and photos
Provide weekly reports on attempted and successful commissionings
Give feedback to Superintendent and crew leads on installation issues as they arise
Communicate daily with Superintendent regarding activity updates
Maintain truck stock and submit timely restock requests to the warehouse
Track and update installation of cell modems when not installed by the crew
Submit accurate and timely timecards to the Superintendent

Skills

Experience in residential rooftop solar installation
Experience with Tesla, Enphase, Franklin, and LG battery storage systems
Strong organizational skills to manage daily activities and travel routes
Experience troubleshooting and auditing solar installations
Knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols
Excellent communication skills (internal and external)
Strong time management skills to meet daily activity goals

Compensation and Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Free basic life insurance
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
Section 125 Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic computer and iPad proficiency
Knowledge of Enphase and SolarEdge systems
Tesla certification for battery storage systems (Enphase, Franklin, LG preferred)
Ability to set up and use extension ladders on single- and two-story homes
Ability to read and interpret solar layouts and SLDs
Self-driven and able to work independently
Knowledge of construction, preferably new home production building

Salary Description

$25-30hr