Journeyman Electrician Needed in West Sacramento, CA ~ $45-$55/hr

Freedom Forever

Website:

FreedomForever.com

Location:

Detroit, MI

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$45 to $55 per hour

Date Posted:

April 19, 2025

Experience:

1-3 years

How to Apply:

Via Website

The Journeyman Electrician-Service will report to the Regional Service Manager and is responsible for completing service calls as dispatched, providing diagnostic, troubleshooting solar panel systems and electrical, preventive, and corrective maintenance services to Freedom Forever’s installed Residential systems.  

Responsibilities:   

• Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) inverters, string boxes and solar panels and other components  
• Assist in the commissioning of the solar array and monitoring systems during project installation when needed  
• Ensure that PV systems are setup correctly  
• Perform re-roofs, roof repairs, drywall repairs as needed  
• Install hardware, PV modules, inverters, and monitoring equipment  
• Perform commissioning of inverters and inspection of solar panels  
• Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment  
• Respond to corrective maintenance cases on PV inverters, string boxes and solar panels; this includes troubleshooting, testing, and repairing activities  
• Electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC)  
• Perform voltage testing using appropriate PPE and procedures  
• Prepare reports, if needed, to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts  
• Help in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by manager with minimal supervision  
• Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, maintenance and safety  
• Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies and procedures  
• Maintains adherence to Company policies, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices; identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management  
• Ability to repair all types of Roofs as well as Ground Mounts  
• Ability to add or remove panels on roof mount and ground mounted solar systems  
• Ability to troubleshoot, Identify and repair isolation and arc faults with roof and ground mounted solar systems  
• Ability to track, replace faulty Optimizers and Microinverters on roof mount and ground mounted solar systems  
• Ability to understand or have experience in Electrical Panels including Sub Panels (MBD derate, conduit bending, relocating circuits)  
• Ability to understand or have experience in Monitoring equipment (Cat5, Zigbee, Router, Range Extender)  
• Able to read and understand plans  
• Ability to understand or have experience with all AHJ guidelines within region  
• Ability to troubleshoot an inverter that is reporting production loss  
• Ability to understand or have experience with all types of Solar Equipment (Enphase, Solar Edge, Sunpower)  
• Complete RMA’s and log project documentation  
• Understand of battery backup systems (Enphase, LG, Tesla, and Solar Edge)   
• Experience in Electrical troubleshooting (Power outage, shorts, faults)  
• Understanding of Standalone Metering equipment (CT for production and consumption)  
• May perform required travel for extended periods at a time   
• Perform other duties as assigned  

Education & Certifications:  

• High School Graduate or GED  
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid State LRT or Journeyman License/Electrician Certification for applicable state  

Experience:  

• Must have a minimum of 1+ year solar experience  
• Must have electrical and roof racking experience  
• Experience installing all types of grid-tier inverters and be able to work with various ground and roof mount racking systems  
• Experience in PV Component performance and HALT testing  
• Experience in Electrical troubleshooting (Power outage, shorts, faults)  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with electrical plans and field layouts  
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations  
• Must understand NEC (National Electrical Codes) codes that relate to PV installations  
• Good motivation with an attention to productivity, detail, and safety  
• Able to work safety with heights on ladders and in confined areas  
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks  
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time  
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday  
• Attention to detail  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Excellent customer service skills  
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance  
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment  
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces, etc.)  
• Well skilled with power and hand tools as well as showing others how to safely use them  
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment  
• Must have a valid state driver’s license  
• Must have a clean driving record

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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