TAOS - Apprentice Electrician - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) & EV Charging

Tasks and work activities – a guide but not limited to
Assist Leads with planning & preparation for each PV & EV installation
Load tools, equipment, and materials into vehicles for each project; maintain vehicle inventory
Carry equipment up ladders, on roofs, and over uneven ground safely
Perform Construction related tasks relevant to the PV or EV installation (i.e. hand digging, assisting with concrete pours, etc)
Layout and assemble solar modules on racking according to plans
Mount electrical equipment and conduit according to plans & Lead Electrician direction
Pull wire and wire equipment under the guidance of Lead Electrician
Drive company vehicles to and from job site
Complete work in a timely fashion, with integrity, attention to detail and according to the NEC and IBC
Track and report all project related time, materials, and mileage
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse, work areas, yard, and vehicles
Stay current on product training required for equipment being installed
Participate in project coordination meetings as needed
Assist Lead with project documentation as directed (project photos, record serial #’s, etc)
Qualifications
Ability to take direction & ask questions
Ability to work as a team member & think resourcefully
Experience with the safe use of hand tools (socket wrenches, drills, hammers, etc)
Ability to use various computer applications and understanding of technology
Ability to communicate in a professional, effective manor
GED / HET required
Prior PV experience, construction, or roofing experience a plus
Working conditions
Outdoors in the elements (i.e. roof in the hot sun, snow, etc)
Occasional crawl spaces & attics (i.e. spiders, mice droppings, etc)
Physical requirements
Ability to work outside in the elements
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Ability to operate basic hand tools (wrenches, drill, hammer, etc) safely
Ability to work in a squatting, standing, twisted, and stretched position
Ability to climb ladders, work on roofs safely, and walk on uneven surfaces
Company Description
Paradise Power Company, Inc (PPC) is New Mexico and Southern Colorado's premier solar electric, EV charging, and energy storage installation professional. Founded in 1979 in Taos, New Mexico, the company has 40+ years of local presence and experience installing high quality energy transition solutions. Our longevity is a testament to a responsible business model, positive reputation, and honoring our agreements.
Services provided are:
Photovoltaic Grid-tie – turnkey installation for residential, commercial, utility
Photovoltaic Off-grid – turnkey install, service calls / troubleshoot
Photovoltaic O&M – Operations and Maintenance services for utility, commercial, and residential owners
Electric Vehicle Charging station turnkey installation
ChargePoint EV Charging station O&M service provider
Company Benefits
Paid Holidays - 56 hrs
PTO - 80 hrs
Sick - 64 hrs
Health Insurance
Vision / Dental
IRA Contribution
Tool Reimbursement
Phone Plan
Employee Discount
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Paradise Power Company, Inc not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No