Job Description:
- Responsible for all technical and safety aspects of PV installations
- Train volunteers in solar electric installation
- Lead installations of solar electric systems with crews of 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
- 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 a rapidly growing organization
- Willingness to work on evenings and weekends
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
- Travel throughout neighboring counties
- 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