Temporary Solar Technician I

Cleanleaf Energy, LLC•Nanuet, NY

9d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Cleanleaf is seeking a temporary Solar Technician I to join our growing team! The Solar Technician I is a first-level field position with opportunities for further learning. This opportunity is for a TEMPORARY technician to complete a specific special project. The role is anticipated to start in June 2026 and end in August 2026 or upon completion of the project, whichever comes first. ABOUT THE ROLE Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis Perform Preventive Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards Perform Corrective Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards, ensuring that the root cause has been identified and corrected Ensure that work being performed in the area meets or exceeds Cleanleaf O&M standards Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted time Ensure all PPE, tools, and equipment assigned to the employee are accounted for, maintained in good condition, repaired or replaced as required Interface with SCADA/DAS systems to understand onsite issue with the ability to communicate to both management and customers Correctly document all work in a Service Visit and Case within Cleanleaf’s CMMS. Correct documentation includes proper grammar and spelling, photography, thermal photography, and completion of checklists Perform vegetation management through the use of mowers and handheld, motorized trimmers Perform panel washing through the use of water fed brushes Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Area Supervisor SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Safety is a core value at Cleanleaf, and the Solar Technician II must: Read, understand and sign all safety procedures Attend weekly safety meetings Receive, inspect, and maintain all required PPE Complete all required safety training Ensure every safety incident known to the employee is reported timely and accurately Ensure every safety incident involving the employee is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implemented

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record check
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation and SalesForce systems
Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations
Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics
Knowledge and understanding of solar plant construction and comprehension of how onsite equipment interacts with the overall plant
Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair SCADA/DAS systems which are used to monitor and report onsite performance
Knowledge of and ability to perform IV Curve tracing, determine if an issue exists and repair it
Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major solar plant components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, PV modules, etc.)
Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major battery storage components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, battery banks, etc.)
Complete courses and maintain advanced inverter certifications
Excitement about growing along with a fast-paced, dynamic company; comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefined
A passion for renewable energy, addressing the climate crisis, and accelerating the clean energy transformation

Responsibilities

Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
Perform Preventive Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards
Perform Corrective Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards, ensuring that the root cause has been identified and corrected
Ensure that work being performed in the area meets or exceeds Cleanleaf O&M standards
Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted time
Ensure all PPE, tools, and equipment assigned to the employee are accounted for, maintained in good condition, repaired or replaced as required
Interface with SCADA/DAS systems to understand onsite issue with the ability to communicate to both management and customers
Correctly document all work in a Service Visit and Case within Cleanleaf’s CMMS. Correct documentation includes proper grammar and spelling, photography, thermal photography, and completion of checklists
Perform vegetation management through the use of mowers and handheld, motorized trimmers
Perform panel washing through the use of water fed brushes
Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Area Supervisor
Read, understand and sign all safety procedures
Attend weekly safety meetings
Receive, inspect, and maintain all required PPE
Complete all required safety training
Ensure every safety incident known to the employee is reported timely and accurately
Ensure every safety incident involving the employee is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implemented