Solar Maintenance Technician, Residential Energy Service

Tesla is hiring a Solar Maintenance Technician for its Vista, CA location. This role involves supporting the installation and maintenance of solar products, working outdoors in various environments, and requires physical stamina. Candidates should have experience in construction or carpentry, problem-solving skills, and a valid driver's license. The position includes competitive pay and benefits, with mandatory travel for up to two weeks at a time.
What to Expect

The Service Installer is an essential part of Tesla’s Field Energy Operations team. Employees working in this role are leading the drive towards completing Tesla’s mission—to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. As a Service Installer, each employee is working with the latest solar technology, building relationships with team members, and completing the installation of our products safely and on time. Tesla’s ideal candidate will have a passion for learning basic energy system construction, terminology, and concepts. This position is an hourly role that requires working outside in extreme environments, working at heights, and prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.


What You'll Do


Support the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful servicing and maintenance of Tesla’s solar products
Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best service practices, and standard workmanship guidelines
Follow building standards and codes when installing and servicing panels and support structures
Assist with routine maintenance on energy systems
Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
Provide an exceptional customer experience to all customers



What You'll Bring


Experience in roof work, general construction or carpentry preferred
Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools as well as materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success
Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business needs. Employees must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year to various locations within the US. Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities
Must be able to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently
Valid driver's license required



Compensation and Benefits

Benefits


Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:



Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program



Expected Compensation


$19.30 - $28.96/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.





Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.




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