Solar Technician Apprentice

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Performs technical work as assigned in the solar field and assists in the operations and maintenance of the power plant.
- Assists Solar Technicians I, & II in performing maintenance.
- Willingness to be trained to obtain qualifications to advance in the Solar Technician program.
- Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
- Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
- Performs work in work crews, then eventually independently.

**Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies**:

- Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
- Ability to operate vegetation maintenance equipment including tractors, riding mowers, and other equipment.
- Ability to learn electrical systems, basic safety principles of LOTO, and electrical safety.
- Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
- Maturity, professionalism and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.
- High energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
- Excellent hands on abilities with moderate technical skills
- Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
- Ability to read, write and understand English.
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
- Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
- Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
- Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
- Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
- Strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.

**Education / Experience**:

- Possess high school diploma or GED.
- Valid State issued Drivers License

**Working Conditions**:

- Working outside.
- Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas.
- Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
- Requires use of wear personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.).
- May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
- Travel to sites outside typical area.

**Compensation**:

- Commensurate with experience; competitive.

Pay: $22.95 - $28.69 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to Commute:

- Adelanto, CA 92301 (required)

Work Location: In person