Solar Surveyor

Description

Competitive pay + Benefits + Take Home Vehicle

Residential Solar

Position Summary

The Surveyor will provide professional site auditing services to obtain and communicate the necessary technical data to the Freedom Forever Construction Review team for the preparation of project scope information needed to adequately propose a solar system design, as well as provide permit ready documents needed to facilitate the installation of solar systems.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

- Travel to project sites to obtain necessary information to complete technical design documents for a solar system

- Create detailed rooftop map layout for solar arrays including roof layout dimensions and all roof penetrations (pipes, vents etc.)

- Develop a positive relationship with customers to establish rapport and to gather facilities assessment data as needed

- Conduct a physical site audit using auditing tools including a tablet/phone with apps, measuring devices, and other related equipment

- Upload site audit documents as needed to coordinate with the design/engineering department to produce permit-ready documents within no later than midnight the day of Site Audit

- Follow Freedom Forever Standard Operating Procedures for Site Audit to ensure a smooth handoff between departments

- Provide and maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record to safely operate a company vehicle

- Develop relationships with sales team, design professionals and subcontractors to support the business activities

- Gathers detailed structural data on multiple types of buildings

- Identifies issues on homes that may interfere with our installations

- Gathers all electrical data required by the company

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

- A minimum of 1 -2 years experience in a discipline related to construction

- Site Audit experience required

- Solar installation experience is preferred

- High School, GED or Trade School degree in a discipline related to construction or building sciences, engineering or architecture required

- Ability to understand, read, and comprehends contract documents, plans and written and verbal communication skills required in order to prepare site audit documents and conduct site audit meetings with customers

- Must be physically able to work on roofs and in attics, as well as lift 50+ pounds on occasion

- Must have a valid state driver's license and have a clean driving record.

- Must be able to travel to different offices if needed

- Must be able to work different schedules that involve Mondays- Saturdays

- Must be able to follow all safety procedures required by the company

Physical demands and abilities

- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls

- Stand for long periods of time

- Walk or run for long periods of time

- Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles

- Lifting various types of ladders up to 32ft ladders

- Work on various roof types and heights which include but are not limited to steep roofs, metal roofs, comp shingle, tile, cal pac, etc

- Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl

- Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out

- Repeat the same movements

- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away

- Determine the distance between objects

- Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects

- Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls

- Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm

- Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects

- Understand the speech of another person

- Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects

- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness

- Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place

- Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired

- Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position

- React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet

- While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side

- Work in multiple weather conditions which include but are not limited to, wet weather, snow, extreme heat

High Priority

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. 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.