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Solar Installer Supervisor

GRID Alternatives
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

The Opportunity

  • Reporting to the Director of Construction and operations, the Solar Installation Supervisor will be responsible for all technical and safety aspects of PV installations
  • Conduct site visits to screen potential sites for solar access and safety issues
  • Design and engineer small, residential solar electric systems
  • Put together permit packages, utility interconnection agreements, and assist with rebate paperwork
  • Train volunteers in solar electric installation
  • Lead installations of solar electric systems with crews, volunteers, and / or job trainees
  • Ensure that all solar installations are installed according to GRID Alternatives safety and quality standards
  • Other job duties include equipment purchasing, hardware store runs, equipment unloading and loading, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income families

What you need to bring to this role…​

  • Experience in PV system installation, design, and troubleshooting
  • Experience leading a crew in PV installation
  • Excellent communication skills (ability to work with volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)
  • Comfortable working as part of a team
  • Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to rapidly growing organization
  • Willingness to work on evenings and weekends
  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record
  • Travel throughout neighboring counties
  • Hired candidate must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including : amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP. This does not include cannabis testing as it is legal in CA.
  • It would be great if you also had…

  • Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place.
  • Experience in Training and / or working with volunteers
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Sketchup or AutoCAD
  • NABCEP certified
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM database
  • Where you will sit & the places you may go…

    This position resides in our Los Angeles regional office and may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects. Availability to work nights and weekends may be required. Extensive travel throughout LA county is required.

    GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and / or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

    Let's Talk Money!

    This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($28-$31 per hour) , plus the benefits below.

    How we take care of you...

    Medical, Dental, Vision / Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance

    Salary : $28 - $31

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