Sr. Construction Technician

Sunrun•Des Plaines, IL

13d

About The Position

Sunrun is seeking a Senior Construction Technician to perform residential construction tasks, including structural upgrades and repairs, and work with field teams to ensure projects progress efficiently and meet quality standards. The role coordinates with field teams, troubleshoots delays, and helps keep work on track throughout the project pipeline. The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-conscious, committed to quality, and brings a positive, can-do attitude. The position may involve up to 25% travel.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in residential construction or solar.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with customers and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to transport materials and equipment: up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work on rooftops with varying angles and surfaces, including frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balancing.
Ability to work in confined spaces, including kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
Ability to work outdoors in conditions including excessive noise, extreme heat or cold, wet environments, and humidity.
Frequent use of hand functions requiring fine motor skills, including fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb and work from 20-foot ladders.
Comfort working outdoors in heat, cold, and variable weather.
Ability to work in attics and other confined spaces when necessary.
Ability to walk on rooftops of varying slopes and materials.
Ability to work in sun and possibly low-light conditions.
Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protection.

Responsibilities

Install required structural upgrades for accounts.
Complete home repairs, including roof repairs, minor stucco and drywall work, and structural upgrades.
Review projects and source materials.
Mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals according to specifications.
Maintain a high quality of workmanship.
Load and unload materials.
Clean job sites and maintain a vehicle stocked with equipment for each project.
Help organize warehouse equipment when support is needed.
Comply with PPE requirements and OSHA and company safety standards.
Support operational flow by completing field work or coordinating its completion when pipeline delays or scope gaps arise.
Troubleshoot blockers and incomplete tasks to maintain job progress and avoid disruption to downstream teams.
Serve as a field resource to ensure scopes are completed to standard and timelines are maintained across the pipeline.
May monitor project sequencing and site readiness for active and upcoming jobs.
Provide leadership, technical expertise, and support to Construction Technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.