Solar Installer

Solar Gave You Skills. We'll Give You A Career.The solar industry has left a lot of talented, skilled workers in a difficult position. At Renaissance Historic Exteriors, we see something others miss: solar installers are uniquely prepared for historic restoration trades work. You're height-comfortable. You're safety-minded. You understand roof systems, tools, and the discipline of precise, consequence-heavy installation work. We'll take those skills and build on them. You'll train alongside master craftsmen in slate, tile, copper, and historic preservation techniques — earning while you learn, in a trade with genuine long-term career depth. Historic restoration specialists are rare and in demand nationally. This is not a lateral move — it's an upgrade.Why Your Solar Background Is An Asset:Comfort and competence at heights, on pitched surfaces, with fall-protection systems.Experience with roof structure, weather sealing, and precision layout.Safety culture and situational awareness that general laborers often lack.Mechanical aptitude and a trained eye for system-level thinking.Work ethic developed in a results-oriented, high-accountability environment.What You'll Learn & Do:Historic roofing restoration with natural slate, clay tile, and architectural copper.Flashing, waterproofing, and steep-slope techniques specific to landmark structures.Hands-on work on State Capitols, churches, universities, and National Register properties.Progression through our apprenticeship structure into a fully specialized historic tradesperson role.What We Offer:$25–$40/hr — starting rate reflects your transferable skills, not a fresh-start penalty.Group Health, Dental & Vision Insurance after 90 days.Formal apprenticeship track with advancement milestones and pay increases.Year-round work with a company that has grown continuously since 1992.Travel per diem for Midwest project assignments.