Site Survey/Service Technician

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 Commerce 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, under the guidance of Michigan Solar Solutions, within the first 6 months of employment, pending these qualifications have not already been met.

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Growth Opportunities:

We are looking for someone willing to learn & grow with us, as our Service Department continues to expand to cover new opportunities that 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

Michigan Solar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We consider for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification

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:

• Fnday to Friday 

Experience:

• At Least 1 Year as a Solar Installer (preferred, not necessary) 
• Background in Electrical/ Mechanical Troubleshooting (preferred) 
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License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required) 
• Part 107 License (Preferred) 
• Electrical Apprentice License

Work Location: Commerce Twp., 48390: on-site at customers' homes.

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