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Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar
Solar Panel Install - Steep Slope Roofing
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What they do
A Solar Installer installs solar energy systems for homes or larger buildings. Mounts frames and solar panels on the roof; may install and connect electrical wiring and power storage batteries.
$53,019 / year median in Illinois
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Solar Panel Install
- Steep Slope Roofing Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar
- 2.0 Schaumburg, IL Job Details Full-time $30
- $33 an hour 10 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Spanish Moving English Driver's License Hand tools Roofing Full Job Description Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar | Chicagoland, IL | Full-Time | $30.00
- $33.00 per hour to start Why This Job Is Different Most solar installers spend their careers on ranch homes and flat commercial roofs. We don't do most jobs. Phoenix Exteriors & Solar is Tesla's leading Solar Roofing partner in the Chicagoland market . We've been a roofing company since 2007 and a solar company since 2018
- which means we do the work almost nobody else can do: solar and Tesla Solar Roof on steep slope, high-end residential homes.
- new installs, service, and everything in between: New Installations Layout, mounting, and flashing of racking systems on steep slope roofs Setting and securing solar modules Roof penetrations and flashing detail work — done watertight, done right Conduit and wire management: running pipe, bending, strapping, and clean wire routing that passes inspection and looks sharp Assisting with Tesla Solar Roof installations as you develop Battery & Equipment Battery storage installations (Tesla Powerwall, SolarEdge, Enphase, Sol-Ark) Battery units run from roughly 200 to 300+ lbs — these are team lifts using proper rigging, lifting equipment, and technique.
- identifying underperforming strings, failed optimizers/microinverters, and wiring faults Operations and maintenance repair work on systems already in the field Detach and reset: safely removing existing arrays for roof replacement and reinstalling them correctly Documenting site conditions and communicating findings back to the office Every Job Daily safety setup: harness, anchors, tie-offs, fall protection Loading and staging material, ladder and hoist setup Jobsite cleanup and magnet sweeps•we leave properties better than we found them Where This Role Goes This is not a dead-end labor position.
- not held on the racking crew for three years.
What We're Looking For Required:
Proven comfort and stability working on steep slope roofs- this is the single most important qualification 1+ year of experience in roofing, solar installation, or a related construction trade Able to consistently lift and carry 50+ lbs solo, and to participate in team lifts of 200-300+ lb battery units using proper equipment and technique Willingness to learn the service side
- troubleshooting, O&M, and detach & reset work, not just new installs Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license Show up on time, every day, ready to work Basic hand tools Preferred (not required
- we'll train the right person): Prior solar racking and module installation experience Battery storage installation experience
- Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, SolarEdge, or Sol-Ark Conduit bending and wire management experience Solar troubleshooting, service, or detach & reset experience OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Experience with slate, tile, metal, or synthetic roofing systems Bilingual English/Spanish Familiarity with Tesla Racking, IronRidge, Sunmodo, or SnapNrack systems What We Offer $30
- $33/hour starting , based on experience
- with raises tied to skill advancement Year-round work (roofing and solar keeps the calendar full through the seasons) Small crew, real training, direct access to leadership Work on the most interesting and highest-end solar projects in the Chicago market PTO, Holiday Pay, Health & Dental Insurance as well as Lifetime Fitness membership Gas Allowance Ready to Apply?
Pay:
$30.00- $33.