Solar Inspection Technician

SoCal Mesa, Arizona


Description

Position at Freedom Forever

Competitive pay + benefits
 

We also offer an extensive benefits package which includes: ​

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Care Insurance

  • 401K Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discounts

  • $50k Life Insurance covered 100% by Freedom Forever

  • Paid Time-Off 

                                                       ***Residential Solar***

POSITION SUMMARY: 

 

The Inspections Technician will be responsible for inspecting installations and meeting with inspectors to ensure installations are to code 

  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Review pictures and gather all necessary parts to complete inspection on site 
  • Sit on inspections that have zero to little cleanup work needed 
  • Verifying labeling and placards are up to code for inspection 
  • Call AHJ to confirm inspection time frame in the AM 
  • Set up and tie off ladders for the city/county inspectors 
  • Rivet placards 
  • Open electrical panels & junction boxes so the inspector can observe inside 
  • Maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to Branch Manager on all safety issues 
  • Take notes for corrections and notify Branch Manager of any issues or updates 
  • Keep inspection vehicle stocked with the necessary materials 
  • Service solar panel systems when necessary 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

 

  Education & Certifications:   

  • High School Graduate, GED or equivalent 

  Experience:   

  • Preferred 1+ years of experience from relatable field 

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

    • Required licenses for each market
    • Ability to read electrical plans and field layouts
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills
    • Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
    • Motivated, detail-oriented, and safety-focused
    • Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme weather
    • Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of 50 lbs
    • Ability to stand, climb ladders/stairs, and work on rooftops for extended periods
    • Reliable attendance and teamwork skills
    • Maintain a clean, safe work environment
    • Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ABILITIES
  • Frequent hand use to handle tools, controls, and small objects
  • Prolonged standing, walking, or running
  • Climbing ladders or scaffolding
  • Bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching
  • Repetitive motions
  • Near-vision detail and peripheral vision; ability to judge distance and distinguish colors
  • Quick reactions and precise manual adjustments
  • Steady hand/arm control and coordinated movement of multiple limbs
  • Core strength for sustained physical support and balance in unstable positions
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.) If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites. ​​☒​ Up to 100% (e.g. Daily)

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
 
Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.
 
Not a remote position