Service Technician (PV, BESS, EV)

MYNT SYSTEMS INC • Santa Cruz, CA

23h • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Service Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and commissions solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and legacy projects across the greater Central and Coastal California area. The work includes system inspections and preventive maintenance, DC and AC corrective maintenance (including live work when necessary), manufacturer warranty claims, and occasional assistance with solar or energy storage installations.

The position is based at 111 Mission St, Santa Cruz, California, and reports to the Service Advisor. It is a non-exempt role with a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. The stated pay range is $35.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience.

The technician works with residential and commercial/industrial electrical, mechanical, data acquisition, and IT systems. The role involves regular exposure to construction-site conditions, travel to remote sites, and physical tasks such as climbing ladders, carrying materials, and working at heights. Weekend and extended workdays may be necessary. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided and must be worn as required.

MYNT describes itself as a sustainable construction and renewable energy company. Its culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, integrity, curiosity, growth, and a team-based approach. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with single-phase and three-phase AC electrical systems, DC electrical systems, mechanical systems, data acquisition, and IT systems.
• Solid experience with construction best practices, NEC terms and specifications, troubleshooting, site coordination, scheduling and tracking materials, and safety protocols.
• Ability to use written and spoken directions, troubleshooting guides, and documentation to achieve results.
• Strong time management, initiative, efficiency, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Effective formal communication skills and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills, with a professional customer-focused demeanor.
• Ability to transport tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites for 2–4 hours and stay on location as needed.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to be coached and mentored.
• Ability and willingness to maintain flexible schedules, including weekend and extended workdays when necessary.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, accessing high places, carrying materials, and frequent bending, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 pounds or more.
• Willingness to work around occasional dust, fumes, chemicals, loud noise, and moving mechanical parts, using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Some college education.
• At least 2 years of experience installing solar and/or energy storage systems or performing electrical troubleshooting.
• At least 2 years of experience working with SolarEdge equipment or equivalent micro-inverter systems.
• Project management software experience.
• Experience with scissor and aerial lifts.
• Experience with energy efficiency, including HVAC and lighting.
• SolarEdge and LG training and certifications.
• Experience with PDF editors, Google Docs and Sheets (or Word and Excel), and general computing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper operation of PV, BESS, and EV systems and support customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Complete online training required for certifications and manufacturer relationships and warranties.
• Use the company's software and systems to communicate resolutions and next steps for serviced project sites.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial/industrial PV and BESS AC/DC electrical, mechanical, data acquisition, and IT systems.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and preventive maintenance on completed installations.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of work performed and materials used, following processes set by the Service Advisor and/or Senior Project Management.
• Assist in developing maintenance programs and provide accurate, timely inspection reports.
• Manage personal inventory of parts and equipment needed for service calls.
• Ensure work complies with company safety standards, manufacturer best practices, applicable codes, and regulations.
• Occasionally assist with non-service tasks, including work on ongoing construction projects.
• Handle confidential data professionally.
• Start up and commission new PV and storage installations, configure DAS, and monitor performance as needed.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program (EAP), and 401(k) benefits.
• Up to 42 hours of paid continuing education.
• $800 annual professional development stipend.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Laptop reimbursement.
• Paid time off after 6 months of continuous employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED