Job Description
The Field Service Helper at PosiGen is an entry-level position that involves assisting experienced technicians with the installation, inspection, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems and energy efficiency upgrades, while gaining hands-on experience and technical skills in a team-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist experienced technicians with PV system installation, inspection, and maintenance.
- Learn and perform basic site inspections, equipment installation, and minor repairs under supervision.
- Participate in customer interactions to develop communication and problem-solving skills.
- Help complete documentation, upload data, and maintain accurate records.
- Support troubleshooting and repair of photovoltaic systems as directed by technicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or trade school degree in a discipline related to construction or building sciences.
- 1 to 3 years of roofing experience preferred.
- Prior residential solar experience is highly desirable but not required.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Comfortable and capable of working on ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or in confined spaces such as crawl spaces, attics, or under mobile homes.
- General knowledge of installing energy-saving materials and associated tools is preferred.
- Proficiency with computers and various applications, including MS Office, Dropbox, and Salesforce CRM.
- A strong willingness to learn and adapt to technology across devices such as laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
- Must be flexible with scheduling to accommodate customer availability.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a minimum of three years of driving history, a clean driving record, and access to reliable transportation.
- Willing to complete the pre-employment screening process.
- Ability to work in a variety of extreme environmental conditions, e.g., high heat, cold temperatures.
- Willing and able to climb ladders, ascend and descend stairs, and work on rooftops of multi-level buildings, as well as within confined spaces such as attics.
- Regularly required to speak and hear.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally need to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Vision requirements include the ability to focus at close and long distances, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral awareness, perceive depth, and make precise focus adjustments.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $18-$20 USD per hour
Work schedule: Flexible scheduling to accommodate customer availability
Work environment perks: Opportunities for on-the-job training and mentorship, structured learning environment, career advancement opportunities, safety training, and a supportive team-focused approach
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