Residential Electrical - Lead Technician

At Baker Home Energy we thrive off truly living our values- Do the Right Thing, Exemplify Our Reputation, Win Together, and Embrace Change and Growth.

We've been helping Southern Californians power their homes and live more comfortably since 1938. Today, we provide comprehensive home energy solutions including solar and battery, heating and cooling, roofing, electrical, plumbing and other essential home services. Our continued success is built on the experience and dedication of our people and a shared commitment to quality, service, and doing the job right. We're looking for talented people who want to grow their careers while helping us deliver the trusted service Baker customers have relied on for generations.

The Service Technician has been established to achieve the company goals in residential electrical service needs. The Service Technician will play an essential part in ensuring our customers' PV Systems and other energy systems perform at optimal levels through maintenance and repair.

Reporting Relationships:The Service Technician reports directly to the Area Superintendent. Area Superintendent reports directly to the Director of Construction. The Area Superintendent will work in conjunction with the Construction Manager to ensure all project goals are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the completion of each service call and construction projects in accordance with the engineer's drawings and specifications and prevailing building codes. Ensure compliance with all contract documents.

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential solar and residential electrical equipment including batteries.Efficient in swapping RMAs. inverters and or Batteries.Efficient in commissioning new or replaced systems.Troubleshoot solar inverters, micro inverters, power optimizers and batteries.Troubleshoot PV ground faults, arc faults, and PV system wiring.Troubleshoot, repair, and commission PV monitoring equipment along with customer Ethernet connection.Contacting manufacturer to validate/authorize warranty replacement of equipment.Troubleshoot PV System performance issues for shade analysis interpretation/documentation and obtain required forensic photo documentation.Main Panel upgrades (all completed same day between 6-8 hrs.)Set up/administer home energy web-based accounts for PV solar and/or home consumption monitoring.Access rooftop systems and proper usage of extension ladders.Identify rooftop integrity and future potential problems.Provide materials lists, scope of work, and estimated timeline for repairs if return visits are required.Be knowledgeable with current NEC and OSHA codes.Installation of residential electrical circuits including EV Chargers, HVAC, SPA, and other branch circuits.Bending electrical conduit 1/2'' to 1-1/4'' in residential applications.Installing Romex wire in residential applications.Troubleshoot electrical ground faults/arc faults, and other common electrical problems in residential homes.Works with and understands blueprints, electrical schematics and job specifications.Properly Communicates effectively to clients about issues, provides valuable solutions, and uses pricing guide to present options to the homeowner.Work closely with Area Superintendent and Construction Manager on training needs and requirements for all field personnel.Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

The base pay for this position is $25.00 to 35.00 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GEDMinimum of three years of technical field electrical experienceCalifornia-certified General or Residential Electrician preferredNABCEP Certified Installer or Technician preferredIBEW Local 569 member in good standingValid NECA/IBEW Drug-Free Workforce Clean CardValid driver's licenseSolar PV experienceResidential electrical experienceBattery backup energy-storage system experience preferredSuccessful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening as a condition of employment

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

Availability: Standard workday is Monday thru Friday 7am to 4:30pm. If material is needed and you are required to pick up material before the first call, you must give yourself enough time to be at your first call by the expected service start time. Expectations after picking up material before actual service start time is to continue working through the Scheduled day. Completing all scheduled service calls.Emergency: One Week on Call Rotation. Rotation amount will depend on staff size. Examples- If 12 Techs are working, you will be on call every 12 weeks. If 10 techs are working, you will be on call every 10 weeks and so on.Company Vehicle: Position requires to operate a company vehicle. Clean MVR required. You are required to keep the vehicle stocked and ready for service calls. Vehicles must be clean at all times. Responsible for all company tools and IT Equipment.Appearance: Professional and respectful appearance at all times.Schedule: Ensure Daily schedule is completed each day. Service calls must be fully completed before leaving. If service calls run longer than expected, the expectation is all customers on schedule will be service by EOD.Travel: Some calls will require Riverside, Orange County, San Bernardino etc... Company Vehicles and gas cards are provided to each technician. Travel and drive time is not compensated between employee's residence to the jobsite or from the jobsite to residence.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of residential electrical systems, wiring, and applicable electrical principlesKnowledge of solar photovoltaic systems and installation practicesKnowledge of battery backup and energy-storage systems preferredAbility to identify electrical problems and determine appropriate solutionsAbility to understand and follow technical instructions, safety procedures, and applicable codesAbility to provide professional and responsive customer service

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficiency in residential electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repairAbility to use electrical tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments safelyAbility to install and service solar PV equipmentExperience working with battery backup and energy-storage systems preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and with Adobe Acrobat

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

Strong work ethic and dependabilityCustomer-service orientationEffective problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate professionally with customers and coworkersAbility to work independently and collaborativelyCommitment to workplace and electrical safety

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from 30°F to 110°F. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as roof tops, walk-in freezers, and concrete floors or pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use complex repetitive motions. May frequently lift and or move at least 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

____BENEFITS:

Company truckFuel cardReferral programTuition reimbursementHealth insurance401(k) matchingPaid time offPaid Sick TimeVision insuranceDental insuranceLife insurance

PAY TRANSPARENCY:The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:Baker Home Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Official interview communications will come directly from a Baker Home Energy recruiter using an @bakerhomeenergy.com email address; please be cautious of messages from third parties or any other email domain claiming to represent our company.