About Namaste Solar

Founded in 2004, Namaste Solar is an employee-owned cooperative and a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) contractor and consultancy based in Colorado. We provide PV and storage design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and consulting services to residential, commercial, builder, non-profit, and government customers throughout the U.S. Our mission is to propagate the responsible use of solar energy, pioneer conscientious business practices, and create holistic wealth for ourselves and our community.

Namaste Solar is an employee-owned cooperative with a democratic, progressive, and unique work environment. We value earned leadership, strong teamwork, the process of building consensus, transparency, and accountability. We enjoy each other's company, share aligned values, and appreciate working in a respectful, positive, and rewarding environment.

Residential Solar Apprentice

The Residential Solar Apprentice is a full-time role, responsible for supporting all aspects of project installation. This person works with a crew to complete array installation including layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, battery installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Ensure personal, crew and job site safety at all times
Ensure all necessary materials and tools arrive to the job site
Ensure all solar and storage installations are completed to system design specifications and meet expected top-quality standards
Ensure install resources are optimally utilized
Provide excellent customer service to homeowners
Assist with delivery of installation documentation in a timely manner
Support tool management and proper maintenance of install vehicle

Essential Functions (Specific Tasks/Deliverables)

Stage materials and tools and load vans
Perform quality roof penetrations
Assemble racking and mounting systems
Place and attach panels
Ground and wire modules and combiner box
Perform voltage testing
Assist with general site preparation and clean up
Driving to customer sites and Namaste Solar offices

Standards & Expectations

Develop skills and knowledge in solar PV and Storage installations
Participate in 3-5 PV system installations per week
Assist with completion of installation reports day of installation
Assure installations are above industry quality standards
Maintain tool management standards
Complete required safety training quarterly
Excellent teamwork skills - ability to foster a positive team environment through collaborative decision making and effective communication

Qualifications

Experience working in construction
Basic understanding of solar PV installations
Understanding of tool use and familiarity with construction best practices
Comfortably able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work with tools, and work on rooftops in varying temperatures
Have reliable transportation to work along the front range and a clean driving record
Have a basic set of hand tools
Good at problem solving and following directions
Highly organized and good follow through
Able to multi-task and set priorities
Effectively coordinate and communicate with others
Able to succeed in a fast paced, community environment

Valued But Not Required Skills & Experience

NABCEP certification
OSHA-10 safety certification
Previous experience installing solar PV
Ability to read and understand field layouts
Basic understanding of grid-tied PV system design
Basic understanding of electrical wire sizing and conduit connections
Previous experience as a foreman or crew leader
Proficient with computers and the following applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and Smartsheets

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Ability to commute to Boulder or Denver office/job sites as required.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift and climb ladders to access roofs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Driving required to site locations
Work environment: The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. Work environment changes from day to day: installation on roofs of all pitches. The daily temperature varies from hot to cold depending on the season.

Compensation And Terms

Position is full-time
Based in either our Boulder or Denver office. Must be able to commute to either location.
Salary depends on experience
Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
A company issued EcoPass
Generous Paid-time off package
Apprenticeship starts day one and counts toward your electrical license
Co-ownership opportunity

Namaste Solar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, mental and physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state and/or local law.

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