Entering the solar trade in Springfield, MA, often begins with a Registered Apprenticeship Program, which combines on-the-job training with technical education, allowing individuals to gain practical experience while earning. These programs typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive hands-on training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 3,500 solar installation workers in Massachusetts, with an average weekly wage of approximately $1,400. The solar industry in Springfield, MA, is experiencing robust growth, with projections indicating a 10% increase in employment opportunities by 2025. Trade schools, industry associations, and platforms like SolarBuild offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a promising career with the potential for high earnings, often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced solar professionals.
Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Do you believe in a sustainable future where everyone can access the power they need, whenever they need it? At Sunrun, we believe that future starts today! We offer power that is reliable, for when the electricity grid isn’t. Rechargeable, for when uncertain days become nights. Affordable, so it’s accessible to more families. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Come join the thousands of Sunrunners already powering their potential at Sunrun! Overview Power your potential and #electrifyyourcareer by joining the leading U.S. solar, storage, and energy services company. Are you looking to position yourself in a high growth, high impact career? Do you desire a sales lifestyle? If so, look no further - the Sunrun retail team is hiring! Learn more HERE from Geo, a current Sunrun Energy Consultant Captain. Hear how Geo enjoys his work and the impact he has made on 450 customers thus far in his career at Sunrun! Duties & Responsibilities In this role, you will act as the face of Sunrun in a designated partner retail store, where you will make a significant impact on potential customers. Impact is made by building relationships, building excitement for our products, and educating potential customers on renewable energy and storage solutions. You will be responsible for scheduling appointments and building the Sunrun customer base. Your focus on each person you meet is to influence and impact them in a positive manner. If you thrive on exceeding personal and team goals, this role is for you! Qualifications/How You Will Be Successful: Success in this role requires strong communication skills, excellent technology skills, resilience, self-motivation, grit, and passion for our mission. • Availability to work a retail schedule including weekends, evenings and some holiday shifts. This schedule is optimized for your sales success and earning potential. • Access to reliable transportation to support a multi-store territory zone within 15-30 mile radius. • At least two years of 2 years of relevant work experience. • Significant comfort level with technology, utilizing an IPAD/computer and multiple software applications. How you will be rewarded: • Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid training, and much more. • The opportunity to invest in yourself and your career through PowerU - Sunrun’s 100% tuition reimbursement program with over 150 educational opportunities. • Highly competitive sales commissions paid biweekly for new solar appointments and contracts that result from your efforts. • Competitive hourly base pay and commission plus lucrative performance incentives through our Nike/Lululemon sponsored incentive program. You’ll have the opportunity to earn Nike/Lululemon swag, prizes and amazing trips. • Internal advancement opportunities, as earned. • Our top performers earn up to $160,000.00/year. This could be you! Recruiter: Chris Simotas ([email protected]) Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more. The starting salary/wage for this opportunity is in compliance with the local wage requirements. Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions. 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 [email protected]. 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.
See More Details >>Cleanleaf is seeking a Solar Electrician to join our growing team! The Solar Electrician is one of the most experienced employees in the field, and they are responsible for leading and training any team members assigned to the team. A Solar Electrician is required to have and maintain an active journeyman license in the state for which this position is to be filled. Notice to CO, MN, and PA applicants: You may redact schooling dates from your resume before attaching the document to your application. ABOUT THE ROLE Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis • Supervise, lead, and train any Solar Technician I or Solar Technician II team member assigned to work with the Solar Electrician • Perform Preventive Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards • Perform Corrective Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards, ensuring that the root cause has been identified and corrected • Ensure that work being performed in the area meets or exceeds Cleanleaf O&M standards • Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted time • Ensure all PPE, tools, and equipment assigned to the employee are accounted for, maintained in good condition, repaired or replaced as required • Interface with SCADA/DAS systems to understand onsite issue with the ability to communicate to both management and customers • Correctly document all work in a Service Visit and Case within Cleanleaf's CMMS. Correct documentation includes proper grammar and spelling, photography, thermal photography, and completion of checklists • Provide technical support for customer issues as requested • Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Area Supervisor or Regional Manager SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Safety is a core value at Cleanleaf and the Solar Electrician must: • Read, understand and sign all safety procedures • Attend weekly safety meetings • Receive, inspect, and maintain all required PPE • Complete all required safety training • Ensure every safety incident known to the employee is reported timely and accurately • Ensure every safety incident involving the employee is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implemented REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes: • High school diploma or equivalent • Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record check • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license • Must have and maintain an active journeyman license • Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written • Excellent organizational and leadership skills • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation and CMMS systems • Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics • Knowledge and understanding of solar plant construction and comprehension of how onsite equipment interacts with the overall plant • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair SCADA/DAS systems which are used to monitor and report onsite performance • Knowledge of and ability to perform IV Curve tracing, determine if an issue exists and repair it • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major solar plant components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, PV modules, etc.) • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major battery storage components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, battery banks, etc.) • Complete courses and maintain advanced inverter certifications • Excitement about growing along with a fast-paced, dynamic company; comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefined • A passion for renewable energy, addressing the climate crisis, and accelerating the clean energy transformation WORKING CONDITIONS A Solar Electrician will be required to work under the following conditions: • May be required to travel up to 50% of the time • Required to work more than 90% of the time in the field performing Preventive and Corrective Maintenances • Work in a fast changing environment which may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position has the following physical requirements: • Ability to drive a vehicle • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles in a day • Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, maintaining 3 points of contact • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound • Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces • Required to have visual acuity which includes depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors • Ability to work in outside environments which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100℉) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32℉) for periods of more than one hour • Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & CULTURE Cleanleaf uses an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; access Cleanleaf's wellness platform; and a vacation accrual policy for paid time off. The targeted pay scale for this role is $43/hr-$55/hr. Actual compensation will be based on an assessment of factors including the successful candidate's experience, skill, and other job-related factors. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Cleanleaf values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the renewable energy industry. We seek a diverse candidate pool in this – and every – search. Cleanleaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Cleanleaf complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V. A NOTE TO THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS Cleanleaf's Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. Cleanleaf does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the Human Resources team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Cleanleaf. Cleanleaf is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes
See More Details >>PEOPLE – PLANET - PURPOSE Insight Solar was started by industry professionals with decades of experience in home energy and a determination to make the greatest impact on our local and global world without the common confusions or obstacles of going solar. Insight Solar’s mission is to think globally and act locally while going above and beyond to serve their clients with the highest quality of professionalism, communication, skill, and attentiveness. Be friendly. Put yourself in the customer's shoes. About the Opportunity Learn the right way to install solar. The preferred candidate will NOT have solar experience, but a willingness to listen and learn. The Solar Installer is responsible for organizing, managing and installing photovoltaic systems from beginning to end, working with field personnel to complete the project with the highest level of safety, quality, efficiency, and conformance to the original plans and specifications, on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities • Prepare customers' homes for solar systems. • Be part of a team of solar installers. • Assemble and install solar systems. • Install roof and ground mounts. • Confirming proper inventory has been pulled for installations • Proper layout, assembly, and installation of systems • Documentation of completed jobs • Carpentry tasks as needed • Safety training and additional install training as needed • Ensure a safe work environment through safe work practices for the entire installation team • Be able to lift 60 pounds. • Be comfortable climbing ladders. • Be comfortable using PPE while working on customer roofs. Experience and Qualifications · 1+ years of laborer experience. · 2 years of excellent customer service experience. · Ability to learn fast and ask for clarification. · Strong verbal/written communication skills · Able to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Must be able to work as part of a team. Requirements · Ability to safely and efficiently perform job functions for quality assurance - this includes but is not limited to: Climbing ladders/ stairs, work safely in a branch/warehouse/rooftop/ attic environment, work on rooftops with various pitched surfaces, lift 50 - 70 lbs., move any/all equipment as needed such as ladders, tools, etc., work in extreme environments (i.e. hot/cold weather, hot/cold attics and homes), operate office equipment including computers to determine the accuracy of work performed. Compensation • W2 full time • Competitive Compensation based on experience paid weekly plus bonus play • · Competitive PTO and Holiday schedule • 401K and Matching • Defined, merit-based career path. • Medical Dental and Vision Benefits Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Insight Solar is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location that we facilitate. Solana Recruitment is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military and Veterans. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Overtime Ability to Commute: • Springfield, MA 01128 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Springfield, MA 01128: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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