Service Technician

Description Are you passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact on the environment?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role where every day brings new challenges? Join

Freedom Forever

, a leading residential solar company, as a

Solar Service Technician

and help us deliver clean energy solutions to homeowners across Illinois.

Position Summary

As a

Solar Service Technician

, you will report to the Regional Service Manager and play a key role in maintaining and servicing residential solar systems. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on PV systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

Pay Range $21 to $26/hr. + Benefits+ opportunities for advancement

Key Responsibilities

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PV inverters, string boxes, solar panels, and related components

- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in solar systems

- Conduct re-roofs, roof repairs, and drywall repairs as needed

- Install and commission hardware, inverters, and monitoring equipment

- Read and interpret electrical plans and schematics

- Ensure compliance with NEC codes and Freedom Forever standards

- Maintain accurate documentation, including RMAs and service reports

- Travel to job sites as required (valid driver’s license and insurance required)

- Follow all safety protocols and participate in ongoing training

✅ Qualifications

- 1+ year of solar experience required

- Experience with electrical systems, roof racking, and PV component testing

- Familiarity with Enphase, SolarEdge, SunPower, and other solar equipment

- Ability to troubleshoot inverters, monitoring systems, and electrical panels

- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

- Able to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods

- Strong attention to detail, safety, and customer service

What We Offer

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- $50K Life Insurance

- 401(k) Retirement Plan

- HSA & FSA Options

- Employee Assistance Program

- Paid Time Off

- Career advancement opportunities in a growing industry

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

(Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.)

If required to travel,musthave a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunityemployer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.

Job based in Illinois not seeking remote employees.

Join us and be part of the clean energy revolution. Apply today to power a brighter tomorrow!