Solar PV & Thermal Installer- Albany, NY |
| January 26, 2009 - July 15, 2009 |
| Location: | Albany, NY |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Benefits: | Full Benefits Package |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Residential Installation - NY |
| Description: | Mechanically minded individual to work in the field installing both residential and commercial grid-tied PV systems with the base office being located in Albany, NY. Project locations will be mostly in specific groDirect sales areas � NY, CT, MA and VT/NH and/or future locations, with travel to our other branches as necessary. This position involves working on both the mechanical and electrical side of installing solar electric (PV), solar hot water (SHW) and solar hot air (SHA) systems. |
| Duties: | � Pulling inventory for specific projects
� On site design implementation � working off of plans and schematics
� Layout of solar modules / array
� Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules and electrical equipment
� Assembly of mounting hardware
� AC and DC Electrical wiring of systems
� Attic work in homes and businesses to verify structural attachment
� System commissioning / start-up and site clean-up
� Job Documentation � photos
� Maintain minimum inventory levels on the work truck
� Pre-assemble job components in the warehouse
� Perform tool maintenance as required
� Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety
� Experience in mechanical installations, general construction and ladder / staging / roof work.
� Basic understanding/experience with electrical wiring of AC and DC systems PREFERRED
� Experience with all types of hand-held and power tools
� Experience with small machinery (trenchers, bobcats, forklifts) PREFERRED
� Experience working with all types of building materials - various roof types, stucco, wood, concrete, Uni-strut, roofing etc PREFERRED
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| Qualifications: | � Strong work ethic, self motivated, well organized
� Team player who listens, learns, and actively communicates
� Visual thinker good at problem solving and implementing ideas
� Knowledge of the RE marketplace, technology and industry PREFERRED
� Desire to learn and master all aspects of installing solar PV, SHW & SHA systems
� 1-2 years of construction background is PREFERRED
� H.S. Diploma, two-year degree in technology/industrial arts PREFERRED
� Ability to work on roofs and ladders
� No fear of heights
� Solar training program certification (i.e. Solar Energy International ) - PREFERRED
� North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) - PREFERRED
� Valid driver�s license required
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