Michigan Solar Solutions is a growing renewable energy company seeking a Field Service Technician / Site Surveyor
- Meet at the shop in Riverdale 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.
- 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
- 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, all paid for & under the guidance of Michigan Solar Solutions, within the first 6 months of employment, pending these qualifications have not already been met.
We are looking for someone willing to learn & grow with us, as our Service Dept. continues to expand to cover new opportunities that continue to 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:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- At Least 1 Year as a Solar Installer (preferred, not necessary)
- Background in Electrical/ Mechanical Troubleshooting (preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Part 107 License (Preferred)
Work Location: Riverdale, MI 48877: on-site at customers' homes.