Solar Installer (Roof Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Solar Installer

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Reports to: Roof Installation Manager

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week 8AM - 5PM (some evenings/weekends) NonExempt

About the Position

Brooklyn SolarWorks is seeking a motivated and self-starting individual to join our growing installer team. Roof Installers work in teams of 3-5 to complete installation of rooftop solar arrays. As a Solar installer, you will need to study all pertinent instructions, scope installation areas to determine their appropriateness, and then proceed to position devices.

Brooklyn SolarWorks reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with all OSHA safety rules and protocols for the company.
• Packing out the equipment and materials out of the BSW trucks.
• Assemble and install the support structure for solar PV panels according to building codes, manufacturing specification and standards, and waterproof them.
• Drive to the associated job locations for each day’s appointment, as assigned by Crew lead/ Manager.
• Build racking structures according to plan.
• Measure, Cut and wire up solar arrays to BSW specs according to the 3-line diagram.
• Communicate with the crew lead and rest of the team on the day's activities, progress and success.
• Remain on site until the crew lead/ manager clears the team to leave.
• Carry out additional duties as required by Crew lead/Manager
• Clean up job sites and lower materials from off the roof after job completion.

Required Skill Set:

• Valid NYS driver’s license (Minimum of 3 years not including permit)
• Clean driving record is required.
• OSHA 30 certification + 10 SST is required.
• 2 years of construction experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand, walk and climb stairs/ladders.
• Comfort with heights / ladders.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent Time Management.
• Ability to travel and work irregular hours.

Preferred Skill Set:

• A passion for Brooklyn SolarWork’s mission.
• Solar equipment and installation experience is preferred.
• Roofing experience is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Mobility Potential:

• Entry level: $23-27/hr

*We offer competitive compensation that is commensurate with years of relevant industry experience, skills and qualifications, certifications, and licenses.

Benefits:

• (Free options are available) Health (HSA), Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth): Eligible after 6 months + 4% tiered company matching.
• Transportation perks/benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Company Holidays
• Personal days
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing bonus (Eligible after 6 months)
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Travel Benefits
• Occasional Company provided snacks and lunches
• Additional Voluntary Benefits. .. i.e. HSA, FSA, Pet insurance, STD, LTD etc...

Interview Stages:

Candidate Applies- Resume is Reviewed- Interview Request- Interview Conducted- Hire is made.

Remote Status Travel %

Not Applicable 90%

Work from home is available (if applicable) post probationary period (3 months).

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About Brooklyn SolarWorks

Brooklyn SolarWorks was founded in 2015 with a purpose and mission to make “solar” appealing, easy, and available for all Brooklyn’s urban homeowners. To meet the challenges of installing solar on NYC rooftops, BSW has pioneered a one-of-a kind solar canopy design and developed unique installation methods.

Brooklyn SolarWorks is a trailblazer in New York City's solar energy industry, specializing in innovative and aesthetically pleasing solar panel installations for urban spaces. We are passionate about making solar energy accessible and practical for city dwellers while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. If you’re eager to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to environmental innovation and urban sustainability, we want to hear from you.

Why Brooklyn SolarWorks

We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, comfortable and ever-growing team that allows us to deliver a high degree of customer satisfaction and provide them with clean energy solutions. We believe and advocate for work life balance and growing at a manageable pace. Our staff and our customers are who we are, and here, their voice truly matters. To get a sense of our culture and environment check out our social media channels: IG, TikTok and FB: brooklynsolarworks, Twitter: bksolarworks.

Company Values: Resourceful, Committed, Adaptable, and Passionate.

Awards

• 2023-24, Solar Power World’s Top Contractors
• 2024, Forbes Home’s Best Solar Companies in New York
• 2024, City & State’s Trailblazers in Clean Energy (T.R. Ludwig)

2024 Employee Satisfaction Survey

• 97% reported having a positive working relationship with coworkers
• 92% reported they would recommend this company as a good place to work
• 92% reported being treated respectfully and fairly

At Brooklyn SolarWorks, we’re always looking for new faces to join our team. We are a group of solar warriors and environmental advocates that are committed to diversity and inclusion. We often recruit from outside the conventional boundaries of our industry to achieve a balance that is fundamental to our success and evolution as a company. Brooklyn SolarWorks is an innovative solar company based in Gowanus, Brooklyn. We are passionate solar warriors changing the way New York City powers its buildings. We have been mentioned in national media from Bloomberg, Fast Company, and New York Times. Our company motto is "Make Sun Fun" and we do all we can to live that on a daily basis.

Company Description

At Brooklyn SolarWorks, we’re always looking for new faces to join our team. We are a group of solar warriors and environmental advocates that are committed to diversity and inclusion. We often recruit from outside the conventional boundaries of our industry to achieve a balance that is fundamental to our success and evolution as a company. Brooklyn SolarWorks is an innovative solar company based in Gowanus, Brooklyn. We are passionate solar warriors changing the way New York City powers its buildings. We have been mentioned in national media from Bloomberg, Fast Company, and New York Times. Our company motto is "Make Sun Fun" and we do all we can to live that on a daily basis.