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Overview
The Inspection Technician is a vital team member in ensuring Sunrun customers solar becomes operational. This position is responsible for scheduling, performing and recording all required inspections for installed projects, per each jurisdiction. These inspections lead to successful sign-off and milestone completion, allowing an installation to become functional. As Sunrun continues to help build a more sustainable future, Inspections Technicians have the opportunity to work directly with our customers and see that contribution come to life.
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Responsibilities/The Impact
- Perform solar, electrical, or building inspections as scheduled
- Coordinate inspections with customers and jurisdictions
- Maintain an organized and efficient calendar, highlighting existing appointments, as well as availability for additional inspections
- Build a positive and lasting customer experience, discussing project timelines post inspection signoff, detailing and communicating concerns internally
- Use software systems to record, maintain and update project specific deliverables and tasks
- Complete unforeseeable minor punch list items such as painting conduit, applying NEC stickers/placards, etc.
Qualifications/How You Will Be Successful
- Previous PV design, PV installation or PV electrical experience (such as reading blueprints or plans, using tools and equipment, testing wiring or circuitry, National Electric Code knowledge, basic electrical theory knowledge, etc.) is helpful with a minimum of one year of field construction experience preferred
- Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check
- Adhere to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
- Must be a motivated teammate, looking to succeed and contribute to the shared goals with excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication skills in order to offer exceptional customer service and interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner
Physical Demands
- Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces which requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance
- Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently)
- Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces which requires kneeling and crouching
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environment, and humidity
- Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills including but not limited to: fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching
- Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment
- Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings
- Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage
- Ability to work in the sun and possibly low light conditions
Recruiter:
Cathy Olson (catherine.olson@sunrun.com)
Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.
Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:
$23.14 to $30.86
Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards. Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications. If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.
Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.