Solar Installation Technician

Installing rooftop solar systems

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a self-motivated and hands-on Solar Installation Technician to join our field teams. You’ll be the boots on the roof and the brains behind the build—installing, maintaining, and fine-tuning solar PV systems that power homes, businesses, and places of worship. This is your chance to make a real impact every day, while growing your skills in a fast-paced, supportive team environment. We’re seeking dependable and detail-oriented staff to ensure compliance with design specifications, electrical codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

System Installation & Assembly

• Interpret layout plans, site surveys, and blueprints to execute precise solar array installations.
• Install racking systems, attach solar panels securely to roofs or ground mounts, and seal penetrations to maintain roof integrity.
• Prepare, route, and connect DC and AC wiring systems in compliance with NEC, utility, and manufacturers standards.
• Conduct final quality checks and document site conditions accurately for client handoff.
• Interact professionally with customers—explain project timelines, answer questions, and uphold excellent communication.
• Collaborate with Install Leads, and Project Managers to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.
• Follow OSHA and company safety policies, including working at heights, proper PPE, and LOTO procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Site Preparation & Cleanup

• Prepare job sites: ensure access, assess structural conditions, and assist with load handling (ladders, panels, hardware).
• Maintain clean and safe worksites, properly store materials and equipment, and complete site close-out documentation.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar PV components, including panels, inverters, wiring, and monitoring devices.
• Diagnose electrical or mechanical issues in the field, resolve malfunctions, and escalate as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years hands-on experience installing or maintaining solar PV systems
• Knowledge of PV components, electrical wiring, grounding, and building code requirements.
• Comfortable working at heights, lifting up to 60 lbs, and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Familiar with tools including drills, crimpers, conduit benders, multimeters, and hand/power tools.
• Strong attention to detail; safety-focused mindset.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• NABCEP PV Installer certification, PV O&M Tech 1 Training, or equivalent
• Vocational training or apprenticeship in electrical/solar
• Prior Installation certifications with solar brands like (e.g., Tesla Powerwall, Enphase).
• OSHA 10/30 or similar safety certifications.
• Electrical helper or apprentice background.

Compensation & Benefits:

Sunpath offers a competitive salary range for Solar Installation Technicians starting between $22-$28/hr, commensurate with experience, a supportive and collaborative work environment, retirement benefits, and paid time off and opportunities for professional development and promotion.

Sunpath is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We believe that the unique contributions of all members of Sunpath’s team create our success. To ensure that our culture continues to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience we examine our unconscious biases, strive to create an inclusive environment, and have a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.