Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) is an engineering and construction company that specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of large scale solar PV and battery storage micro-grid systems for government, commercial, and utility clients. All solar PV systems are designed by an in-house engineering team. HSGS is a fast-growing company and seeks to expand its staff. Our work is throughout the United States as well as overseas.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist and perform duties that are required for all structural work as assigned, Provide labor required to install structural components related to Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Requires high school diploma or GED plus vocational or technical training, after high school, or equivalent experience, resulting in master level expertise in the construction trade.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires at least two years of experience in, construction, maintenance, and preventative maintenance.

WORK DAYS/HOURS:

​Typical office work schedule is 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday -Friday. Typical onsite work schedule is 7:00 AM to 4 PM Monday –Friday. Occasional work and or travel on weekend. Position requires extensive travel throughout the US and the Caribbean which is often greater than 75% of the time or more. Job hours may exceed 40 hours per week when traveling and working on construction sites.

JOB DUTIES:

-Serves as the structural helper on-site at construction projects.
-Studies racking installation instructions and determines methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
-Determines materials needed for most frequently occurring repair work, prepares requisitions, and monitors inventory.
-Assist with onsite clean up.
-Assist the project manager and site superintendent in gathering and securing materials necessary to complete the project.
-Cleans and maintains tools and performs routine maintenance and maintains records on special equipment used in work.
-Perform maintenance repair and troubleshooting for structural systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EQUIPMENT & OTHER:

Basic ability to understand documents, define problems and draw valid conclusions. Requires knowledge and skill in the use of forklifts, man lifts, and hand and power tools required in the related trade. Requires ability to perform math computations needed in trade; ability to read blueprints; basic building code knowledge as it relates to work in the related trade. Operating knowledge of work order management system and e-mail software. Required to work overtime on both a scheduled and an emergency basis. Subject to after-hours recall. English language skills required. Experience in construction management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Excellent social skills. Have completed the OSHA 10 hour safety program

DESIRED SKILLS:

Military experience (Veteran) is highly desirable as most of the company work is conducted on military bases. Knowledge AutoCAD programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

Driver’s license required at time of hire. Driver’s license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Have completed and maintain currency in the OSHA 10 hour safety program, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification and maintain certifications for all construction vehicles & equipment used on company job sites.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:

May oversee apprentices, general laborers, and racking manufacturer installation team. Most of time assisting Structural Foreman onsite. When needed, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; training employees; appraising performance; and assisting with hiring and disciplining.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:

High exposure to self to chemical burns, heat burns, fractured bones, loss of limb, loss of sight, disfigurement, and fatality due to working with electrical systems. Low exposure to self and others to repetitive motion or stress due to working with computers and electrical tools. Medium exposure to self and others to bruises and cuts due to working with electrical tools.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work may be performed from ladders or hydraulic lifts in high voltage areas. Some jobs require an employee to work in a hostile environment, on high structures, and be exposed to inclement weather conditions.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to compare, copy, synthesize, compile and negotiate.

CITIZENSHIP:

Proof of United States Citizenship required

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Must be able to pass a back-ground security check as required by the US Government to gain access to military and government facilities prior to employment. Must maintain US Government security clearance requirements at all times and valid driver’s license to maintain employment. This includes drug testing prior to employment and reoccurring drug test during employment.

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JOB TYPE:

Full-time

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SALARY:

$10.00 to $15.00 /hour