Solar Technician 3

MN8 Energy • Victorville, CA

17d

About The Position

The Solar Technician III is MN8 Energy’s most experienced field position, responsible for performing electrical and mechanical services. The role’s primary objective is to ensure serviced equipment operates at the highest level while providing leadership and training to other field positions. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting on solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations according to MN8 and original equipment manufacturer standards.

This position requires a continuous commitment to safety, quality, integrity, initiative, and work ethic. The technician oversees and trains Solar Technician I and II staff in the area, follows safety procedures, and maintains accurate documentation of work performed. The role involves frequent outdoor work, travel to project locations, and driving for extended periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with navigating internet-based programs.
• Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand basic design drawings and schematics.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of electrical theory.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform and interpret IV Curve tracing to determine whether an issue exists.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Availability to work weekends as part of on-call rotations.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk distances up to five miles in a day.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures while maintaining three points of contact.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and discriminate sounds.
• Ability to maintain body equilibrium while walking, standing, crouching, and transitioning between levels on level, narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Visual acuity including depth perception and field of vision, and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat above 100°F or extreme cold below 32°F for periods exceeding one hour.
• Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to drive up to six hours per day to reach and return from project locations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time outside the service area.
• Ability to work outdoors up to 90% of the time performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment that may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate integrity, initiative, work ethic, and commitment to safety and quality on assigned tasks.
• Complete required company safety training, review and understand applicable safety policies and procedures before work begins, and participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Oversee, direct, and train Solar Technician I and II staff working in the area.
• Ensure required personal protective equipment is received, inspected, and used in accordance with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations in accordance with MN8 and OEM standards.
• Troubleshoot solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations, identify root causes, and determine repairs needed to return equipment to service.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted time.
• Keep provided vehicles, tools, equipment, electronics, and parts accounted for, well maintained, undamaged, and properly stored.
• Accurately complete required documentation, checklists, timecards, and photographs for work performed.
• Complete other duties and tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) with competitive employer match.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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