Description: OUR PURPOSE SunCommon believes business should create positive change and help solve the world’s biggest problems. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to solar power in our communities because ensuring a habitable planet is the most important work of our lifetimes. ABOUT THE BUSINESS SunCommon is a market leading renewable energy company operating in Vermont and New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital District. SunCommon is a division of Clean Royalties, LLC. We are an innovative clean energy company focused on advancing renewable energy solutions in an effort to help save mother earth. Our work offers intellectually stimulating challenges and meaningful opportunities for growth, driven by a collaborative, talented, and dynamic team. ABOUT THIS POSITION SunCommon’s Solar Installers work as part of a crew to ensure a joyful customer experience by building quality projects in a safe and efficient manner. Safety - for our team, our customers, and their property - is our primary priority. The Solar Installer is expected to follow all safety protocols and keep up with advancements in PV and other relevant technologies. The position requires a person who is flexible, eager to learn, and a skilled communicator. The Solar Installer will spend the majority of their time working on-site with our customers; significant driving across the state is part of the job. A dedication to taking the best possible care of our customers and colleagues is essential. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Solar Installer will: Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions. Accurately layout and install solar racking systems per design on ground and roof mounted systems. Mount and wire PV Modules per specified design. Install required labels on solar system components and hardware. Work collaboratively with an installation team on roof- and ground-mounted PV systems. Support SunCommon’s Culture. Actively contribute to a positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable team environment. We need to love what we do, work well with our teammates, and appreciate our customers in order to achieve and deliver success. Requirements: JOB QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this position will have: A strong commitment to SunCommon’s purpose and vision. Experience in construction, electrical and/or solar industry. Ability to troubleshoot, think on their feet, and be flexible. Experience running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment Efficient and Effective. Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Safety Focus. Must be committed to safe working practices, knowledge of OSHA safety standards preferred. Team Player. Experience developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Top-notch customer service skills. A passion for delivering a joyful customer experience. Tenacity. The candidate must gain great satisfaction from a job well done and 100% complete. Adaptability. Thrives in an ever-changing environment, and meets tight deadlines. Computer Proficiency. Comfort with Microsoft Office suite, Google, Salesforce, and data management. Maintain accurate and timely records in Salesforce, Google Calendars and other systems. Physical Requirements • Activities and range of motions involved in PV installation • Repetitive multidirectional arm motions while installing. • Affecting the arms from hand to shoulders. • Muscles and joints • Repetitive bending and twisting motions while installing. • Affecting the back from shoulders to lower back. • Climbing ladders and traversing roof tops • Affecting mostly leg muscles and joints. • Material handling • Moving modules, rail, tools and other equipment off of trailers/trucks and to install locations • Affects the majority of muscle and joint groups from shoulders to ankles and hands. • Getting materials to the roof via hoisting with rope, manual lifts or passing by hand. • Affects shoulders, arms and back. • Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and climb ladders. • Ability to work in varying weather conditions, both inside and outside. • Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SunCommon provides our employees a competitive salary and strong package of benefits, including: We offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package which includes health care, dental and vision for you and your family. 2 weeks paid personal leave (1 week vacation and 1 week sick) for year 1 10 paid holidays annually 401k company match 1:1 up to 3% of salary that the employee sets aside, then a 1:2 match for 4 or 5% Student Loan Paydown Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) SunCommon branded gear and annual boot and glove allowance SUNCOMMON VALUES Achieving our mission is critical work, and how we do that work matters. One way SunCommon creates positive change is internally, by instituting and measuring ourselves against practices that do right by our employees, customers, and communities. The following core values are critical to our operations and our success: Embody Excellence, Maintain Humanity, Prioritize Inclusivity, Cultivate Joy. We do it by celebrating creativity, cross-function collaboration, high energy, hard work, good play, deep networking and with the acknowledgement that we’ll each make mistakes and learn from them. We know success. We know fun. Come do both with us. As a certified BCorps, we take seriously our responsibility to succeed and to honor our triple bottom line commitments to People (our employees and their families, our Customers and residents of the communities where we do business), Planet (our beloved environment and the broader globe, given climate change) and Profit (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a reasonable return to our investors). This is important work, and we have fun doing it. Innovation is fun stuff. SunCommon of course is an equal opportunity employer and we don’t tolerate harassment or other discrimination based upon sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, race, color, religion, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
See More Details >>Description OUR PURPOSE SunCommon believes business should create positive change and help solve the world's biggest problems. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to solar power in our communities because ensuring a habitable planet is the most important work of our lifetimes. ABOUT THE BUSINESS SunCommon is a market leading renewable energy company operating in Vermont and New York's Hudson Valley and Capital District. SunCommon is a division of Clean Royalities, LLC. We are a innovative clean energy company focused on advancing renewable energy solutions in an effort to help save mother earth. Our work offers intellectually stimulating challenges and meaningful opportunities for growth, driven by a collaborative, talented, and dynamic team. We are seeking an experienced Electrician who takes pride in her/his work and wants to join our growing, mission-driven team. In this role, you will work as part of an installation crew, based in Kingston, NY and will be responsible for overseeing electrical work on solar installations. Your Responsibilities as an Electrician: • Install photovoltaic (PV) systems • Interconnect Inverter and other AC components • Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation • Test and commission equipment • Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls • Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment • Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems • Communicate effectively with customers and staff regarding the status of each job Requirements ABOUT YOU (Requirements): • NY Electrical License *rate of pay is based on license and experience • Experience inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects • Up-to-date knowledge of electrical code and solar installation technology • Ability to travel throughout the Hudson Valley to perform installations • Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials • Commitment to SunCommon's purpose and vision Physical Requirements • Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and climb ladders. • Ability to work in varying weather conditions, both inside and outside. • Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SunCommon provides our employees a competitive salary and strong package of benefits, including: • We offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package which includes health care, dental, and vision for you and your family with low or no premium. • 3 weeks paid personal leave (2 week vacation and 1 week sick) for year 1 • 10 paid holidays annually • 401k company match 1:1 up to 3% of salary that the employee sets aside, then a 1:2 match for 4 or 5% • Student Loan Pay down Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) As a certified B Corp, SunCommon is committed to a socially and environmentally responsible workplace. We feel a huge responsibility to succeed, to honor our triple bottom line commitments to People (our employees and their families, our Customers and residents of the communities where we do business), Planet (our beloved environment and the broader globe, given climate change) and Profit (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a reasonable return to our investors). This is important work, and we have fun doing it. Innovation is fun stuff. We do it by celebrating creativity, cross-functional collaboration, high energy, hard work, good play, deep networking and with the acknowledgement that we'll each make mistakes and learn from them. All employees contribute to these expectations through their daily work and interactions--with each other, with our customers and partners, and with our facilities. This includes: Using respectful and inclusive language and behavior when engaging with each other, customers, and partners, creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for all SunCommon employees, customers, and partners; and Participating in trainings and presentations offered on social responsibility, inclusion, and environmental issues Striving to continually improve and implement new processes related to our environmental and social impact Adhering to company-wide green norms--looking for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle We know success. We know fun. Come do both with us. SunCommon of course is an equal opportunity employer and we don't tolerate harassment or other discrimination based upon sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, race, color, religion, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
See More Details >>Description: OUR PURPOSE SunCommon believes business should create positive change and help solve the world’s biggest problems. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to solar power in our communities because ensuring a habitable planet is the most important work of our lifetimes. ABOUT THE BUSINESS SunCommon is a market leading renewable energy company operating in Vermont and New York’s Hudson Valley and Capital District. SunCommon is a division of Clean Royalties, LLC. We are an innovative clean energy company focused on advancing renewable energy solutions in an effort to help save mother earth. Our work offers intellectually stimulating challenges and meaningful opportunities for growth, driven by a collaborative, talented, and dynamic team. ABOUT THIS POSITION Reporting to the Residential Installation Manager, SunCommon Crew Leads are responsible for reviewing plan sets, ensuring trailer is stocked with appropriate materials for job, and running PV installations. This is a field based position that will be held responsible for on-site safety, quality and efficiency of installers and electricians on their team. The Crew Lead is responsible for communicating job flow to their colleagues in the office and explaining work scope to customers. Safety - for our team, our customers, and their property - is our primary priority. The Crew Lead is expected to follow all safety protocols and keep up with advancements in PV and other relevant technologies. The position requires a person who is flexible, eager to learn, and a skilled communicator. The Crew Lead will spend the majority of their time working on-site along with the installation crew they lead. Significant driving is part of the job, and a dedication to taking the best possible care of our customers and your colleagues is essential. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Crew Lead will: • Work with staff to complete projects in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure high quality results. • Communicate job status and estimated completion time on a daily basis with Project Management staff and customers via phone, email, CRM, or in-person. • Provide on-site leadership for installers and electricians. • Be the on-site liaison for customer questions. • Support installations through direct on-the-ground work. Crew Leads lead while working alongside their teams. This includes interconnection work, racking and attachments, wire management, and modules on both roofs and ground mounts. • Ensure that PV systems are installed in accordance with NEC and SunCommon standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions. • Keep up-to-date on latest code and solar installation techniques, and apply new knowledge to the job. • Maintain strict compliance with SunCommon safety standards. • Support SunCommon’s Culture. Actively contribute to a positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable team environment. We need to love what we do, work well with our teammates, and appreciate our customers in order to achieve and deliver success. Requirements: JOB QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this position will have: • 2 or more years of solar installation experience, including both roofs and ground mounts is preferred • NABCEP Installation Professional certification preferred. • Electrical license or relevant experience with equipment layout, pipe runs, wiring, and interconnection preferred. • Experience building teams to work collaboratively together to develop trust and accomplish tasks. • Experience inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. • Experience setting up monitoring for PV systems. • Experience analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. • Knowledge of electrical code and standards. • Commitment to SunCommon’s purpose and vision. • Top-notch customer service skills. A passion for delivering a joyful customer experience. • Tenacity. The candidate must gain great satisfaction from a job well done and 100% complete. • Adaptability. Thrives in an ever-changing environment, and meets tight deadlines. • A Solutions-Oriented Mindset. Able to quickly identify effective, efficient resolutions to challenges. Asks “how could we” and proposes paths forward. • Team Player. Demonstrated experience as a strong team member with superior oral and written communication skills, and solid relationship building skills. • Collaboration Across Teams. Effective communication across departments is essential to the team’s success. • Computer Proficiency. Comfort with Microsoft Office suite, Google, and data management. Maintain accurate and timely records within Google Calendars and other systems. • Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving of your whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, balancing, walking, stooping, working on ladders at heights and handling of materials. • Valid drivers license and flexibility to travel throughout our region, including long hours of driving. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SunCommon provides our employees a competitive salary and strong package of benefits, including: • We offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package which includes health care, dental, and vision for you and your family with low or no premium. • 2 weeks paid personal leave (1 week vacation and 1 week sick) for year 1 • 10 paid holidays annually • 401k company match 1:1 up to 3% of salary that the employee sets aside, then a 1:2 match for 4 or 5% • Student Loan Paydown Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) SUNCOMMON VALUES Achieving our mission is critical work, and how we do that work matters. One way SunCommon creates positive change is internally, by instituting and measuring ourselves against practices that do right by our employees, customers, and communities. The following core values are critical to our operations and our success: Embody Excellence, Maintain Humanity, Prioritize Inclusivity, Cultivate Joy. We do it by celebrating creativity, cross-function collaboration, high energy, hard work, good play, deep networking and with the acknowledgement that we’ll each make mistakes and learn from them. We know success. We know fun. Come do both with us. As a certified BCorps, we take seriously our responsibility to succeed and to honor our triple bottom line commitments to People (our employees and their families, our Customers and residents of the communities where we do business), Planet (our beloved environment and the broader globe, given climate change) and Profit (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a reasonable return to our investors). This is important work, and we have fun doing it. Innovation is fun stuff. SunCommon of course is an equal opportunity employer and we don’t tolerate harassment or other discrimination based upon sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, race, color, religion, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Kingston, NY, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced solar professionals. The solar industry has seen significant growth in New York, with the state employing 279,447 workers as of December 2023, representing a 5.9% increase from 2022. Wages in the solar trade in Kingston, NY, average around $502 per week, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $1,180 per week. Training programs and apprenticeships are available through various organizations, leading to a career with strong earning potential and contributing to the state's growing clean energy economy.
