Solar PV Technician I

Clean Energy Services•Roseville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Solar PV Technician I is an entry-level site-team role at a large solar plant. The technician works directly with senior technicians, supporting solar site maintenance and learning the role with a development path toward Tech II. Reliability, safety habits, and a willingness to learn are emphasized; solar installation, electrical, trades, and military experience are relevant backgrounds. The role includes assisting with scheduled preventive maintenance on inverters, LVAC equipment, and meteorological stations; cleaning and inspecting equipment; maintaining array-wide visual inspections; inspecting racking and wire management; and helping identify and clear string-level issues under senior-technician direction. The technician also supports site organization, parts and tool tracking, vendor and OEM visits, and daily documentation of tasks, findings, photos, and hours. When schedule and qualifications permit, the technician may assist on-site BESS work under senior-technician direction. The technician reports daily to the Site Manager and follows CES and site safety requirements. Switching and work on energized equipment are prohibited until the employee has been trained and signed off. CES provides training in site equipment, LOTO, and electrical safety, as well as arc-rated PPE and tools. The position is on-site Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal period. Work takes place outdoors in a field environment involving extended time on foot, uneven ground, and Sacramento Valley summer heat.

Requirements

0–2 years of solar, electrical, construction, industrial, or military experience.
Basic comfort with hand and power tools and willingness to learn electrical fundamentals.
Reliability, punctuality, ability to follow direction, and ability to communicate when something changes.
Basic computer skills for daily reporting on a laptop.
Lives within about one hour of the Roseville / Sacramento area.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb, work at heights, walk on uneven ground, and work outdoors in all weather.

Nice To Haves

Solar installation or commissioning experience, including DC wiring and connectors.
OSHA 10 or solar training, such as NABCEP Associate or similar.
Electrical apprenticeship, trade school, or electrical trainee card.
U.S. military service; veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance on inverters, LVAC equipment, and meteorological stations, including cleaning and inspections.
Clean pyranometers weekly and conduct visual inspections across the solar array.
Inspect racking, perform minor repairs, and maintain and repair wire management.
Help identify and clear string-level issues under the direction of a senior technician.
Clear debris inside the fence and report vegetation, drainage, and road conditions.
Help count spare parts and organize tools, consumables, and the site.
Support the team when OEM and vendor crews are on site.
Document daily work, including tasks, findings, photos, and hours.
Assist BESS technicians on site when schedule permits and specific tasks need support, within training and qualifications and under a senior technician's direction.
Report work status, priorities, and schedule to the Site Manager daily.
Follow CES and site safety rules, participate in daily job safety briefings, and speak up about unsafe conditions.
Use stop-work authority when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.