Journeyman Electrician - Solar Installations (Gainesville)
Journeyman Electrician - Solar Installations (Gainesville)
Job opportunity from Solar Impact
About Solar Impact:
Solar Impact is a leading solar installer in North Central Florida with a seasoned team of solar professionals. Since our founding in 2007, we have successfully installed hundreds of solar arrays, including landmark solar projects around the state of Florida. We proudly operate an employee-owned company. Our customer base includes homeowners, small businesses, public schools, multi-national companies, agricultural businesses, utilities, and many of our own employee-owners. Solar Impact has been voted Gainesville Business of the Year for our Commitment to the Environment.
Overview:
Solar Impact is looking for an experienced Journeyman Electrician to join our team! This role performs electrical work related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of solar energy systems for both residential and commercial clients. You should be able to perform inspections and conduct assessments of electrical systems, as well as read and interpret blueprints.
Candidates must have a strong familiarity with wiring, commonly used electrical tools and various electrical components. This position requires completion of an electrician apprenticeship program and a minimum of 3 years of previous electrical and construction experience. Journeyman certification is strongly preferred.
Solar Impact offers a great team environment, competitive pay, and generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; HSA contribution; EAP; 120 hours annual PTO; 401(k) match; and employee ownership/profit sharing!
- Demonstrate Solar Impact Core Values
- Follow Solar Impact policies and procedures
- Install electrical equipment following NEC guidelines
- Employ a variety of tools and techniques for electrical system repair and maintenance
- Utilize expertise to determine the best methods for new electrical system installations
- Mentor and supervise apprentice electricians
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements and OSHA regulations
- Collaborate with a team to complete all aspects of solar installations, including job preparation, roof layout, racking installation, and system monitoring setup
- Organize and maintain tools and components on installation vehicles
- Engage in online and in-person safety, electrical, and solar installation training
- Maintain a safe and well-organized work environment
- Communicate professionally and positively with customers
- Evaluate completed projects to identify areas for enhancement
- Work overtime, nights, and weekends as required to meet project deadlines
- Travel out of town as needed
Qualifications:
- To qualify for this role you must hold a valid certification as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent experience
- Must be familiar with the NEC
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical work and construction
- Must be able to read electrical blueprint
- Able to work safely at heights, including on roofs and ladders, while following Solar Impact and OSHA safety protocols
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurability for driving company vehicles are necessary
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Must meet attendance requirements
- Successful completion of a background/MVR check and pre-employment physical and drug screen are required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency with computers, preferably MAC/iOS systems
- Previous experience in solar and/or roofing is preferred
- OSHA 10 certification is preferred
- Experience as a crew lead is preferred
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time