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Solar Installation Supervisor

GRID Alternatives (www.gridalternatives.org) is a non-profit organization that provides energy efficiency and renewable energy services to low-income families. Our main program is the Solar Affordable Housing Program which installs solar electric systems for low-income homeowners with volunteers and job trainees.

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Solar Installation Supervisor to oversee all aspects of PV installations on the homes of low-income families.

Job Duties

• Responsible for all technical and safety aspects of PV installations

• Conduct site visits to screen potential sites for solar access and safety issues
• Design and engineer small, residential solar electric systems
• Put together permit packages, utility interconnection agreements, and assist with rebate paperwork
• Train volunteers in solar electric installation
• Lead installations of solar electric systems with crews of volunteers and/or job trainees
• Ensure that all solar installations are installed according to GRID Alternatives safety and quality standards
• Directly supervise and train solar installer job trainees (extended job training to 1 solar installer trainee per quarter)
• Other job duties include equipment purchasing, hardware store runs, equipment unloading and loading, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income families

Position Requirements
• Experience in PV system design, installation, and troubleshooting  

• Experience leading a crew in PV installation
• Excellent communication skills (ability to work with volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to rapidly growing organization
• Willingness to work on evenings and weekends
• Some travel outside the Los Angeles area required

Preferred Qualifications
• Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place
• Experience in training and/or working with volunteers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD
• Holds C-10 or C-46 contractor license

Office Location
The majority of the work for this position will be conducted at construction and residential sites located throughout Greater Los Angeles. Office work will be at our office located in Carson.

Compensation
$45,000-60,000 depending on relevant experience + health, dental, vacation, and 403b retirement

Travel and Work Schedule
This position requires work on weekends as well as travel to job sites throughout Greater Los Angeles (as well as some travel outside Los Angeles). GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement, but applicant must hold a valid driver license.

Start Date
September 2008

To Apply
Submit resume and cover letter via email to: jobsgla@gridalternatives.org and include Solar Installation Supervisor in the subject heading.

Application Deadline
We are looking to hire immediately – position open until filled.

We are an equal opportunity employer.