The Inspection Technician is a full-time position that takes solar install projects thru the final step of city/county approval. A strong candidate is detail-oriented with great customer service skills, good instincts, great problem-solving, and sound judgment for balancing quality, productivity, and team morale. Solarponics fosters individual and team growth with advancement opportunity. Our philosophy is simple: Be kind. Live local. Work hard. Consume less. Respect others. Make a positive difference every day.

Responsibilities & Duties:

The inspection technician actively manages the inspection calendar and site visits. This includes coordinating appointments with homeowners, city building departments and Solarponics production department. A strong candidate is detail-oriented with great customer service skills, good instincts, great problem-solving, and sound judgment for balancing quality, productivity, and team morale. This person will need to be adaptable to the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of solar. TRAINING PROVIDED.

• Prep completed installations for final inspection, per local building department requirements (signage, placards, etc)
• Schedule inspections with homeowners while coordinating to meet with city/county official(s)
• Work with city/county inspectors to finalize the permit inspection
• Take jobsite photos of equipment and placards.
• Follow up on completed inspections and explain results to homeowners
• Commission solar monitoring systems (will train)
• Complete basic electrical configurations (will train)
• Troubleshoot systems
• Develop positive working relationships with city/county inspectors
• Complete all necessary tasks to move projects along to the next phase
• Create weekly status reports and present to manager
• Additional tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• One to three years of experience in a construction related field
• Strategic decision making
• Problem-solving skills
• Effectively prioritize and manage time well
• Flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Analytical skills
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Proficiency with computer software programs such as Word and Excel
• Use of basic hand tools, tape measure
• Strong commitment to a successful customer experience
• Knowledge of solar industry and NEC code a plus
• Understanding of the municipal permitting processes a plus

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs regularly, and be comfortable with heights of at least 20 feet and walking on all roof types
• Able to work in various weather conditions and in extreme temperatures
• Able to lift 75 lbs. regularly
• Must have a verifiable work history
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV driving record
• Position requires you pass a drug screen, background check and physical fitness exam

Benefits

• Paid time off, paid holidays. Paid sick leave.
• Medical, vision, dental insurance coverage plans
• 401K retirement planning