Master Electrician

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Our Mission:

Loyal to People. Loyal to Planet.

GreenSpark Solar creates fiercely local, cost-effective, clean energy options in the Greater Rochester Community. We feel a huge responsibility to succeed at GreenSpark. As a B Corporation, success is directly tied to honoring our triple bottom line of commitments to people (our employees and their families, our Customers and residents of the communities where we do business), planet (our local and the broader global environment) and profits (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a return to our investors). This is important work, and we have fun doing it. Our values are reflected in our workplace — our office is directly powered by onsite wind turbines and solar panels, our fleet includes all-electric and hybrid vehicles, dogs roam the office, and we strive to be an unabashedly inclusive, diverse workplace.

Our Core Values

We are seeking a:

Master Electrician who is responsible for leading our installation team on Commercial Photovoltaic (PV) construction sites. The Master Electrician is primarily responsible for supervising and coordinating all the workings at a job site including that of a crew of electricians, apprentices, and laborers. They will establish and adjust work timelines to meet the construction schedule for the project, and organize and coordinate all project materials and equipment. The Master Electrician will also ensure that all work installed is completed in accordance with the standards set forth by GreenSpark, and in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards

The role requires an individual who shares our company values, who is passionate about delivering exceptional quality of work and is excited to help us tackle challenges to succeed in our business

This person will:

• Plan and carry out electrical construction tasks in a team environment, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel
• Interpret construction plans and specifications;
• Delegate individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
• Conduct quality control inspections on project sites;
• Able to appropriately diagnose malfunctions in systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdown and take appropriate steps to correct the problem.
• Organize and coordinate all of the project materials and equipment.
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials
• Lead by example—sets, monitors, and enforces the standards of safety, and exemplary quality of work set forth by GreenSpark Solar.
• Analyze and quickly resolve any work problems and may arise and ensures that all deficiencies on any given project are corrected in a timely manner

These are our education & qualification requirements:

• High School Diploma, Equivalent, or Vocational training in a closely related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a commercial construction setting as the lead electrician
• OSHA 30 certification
• Ability to travel up 100% of the time during active construction, with flexible hours inclusive of weekends and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Has a clear understanding of the latest edition of the NEC.

Preferred Skills

• PV Installation experience
• CDL License
• Mechanically inclined
• Journeyman or Master Electrician

Motor Skills

• Ability to consistently lift from ground to various heights up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to distinguish between back up alarms, voices and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites.

Here’s a peek of our perks & benefits!

• Salary Range:
  • Level I - $33-$39/Hr
  • Level II - $80,000- $90,000
  • Level III - $90,000- $110,000+
• Weekly Pay
• Three weeks (120 hours) of vacation time and 12 days (96 hours) of sick leave for the first year of employment, then flexible paid time off (PTO) after the first year
• Eight Paid Company-Wide Closure Days
• Wellness Week (Paid collective week off for the entire company!)
• Annual Company Retreat
• Company issued cell phone or cell reimbursement
• Company Vehicle
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) option
• Professional Development Opportunities

Great candidates will be problem solvers, have a self-starter mentality, practice confidentiality, good time management skills, and can pay attention to detail!

GreenSpark Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind and seek to remove barriers and increase opportunities, access, and advancement for all people. Do not let historical barriers prevent you from jumping on this life changing opportunity – reach out and ask questions if you have them – we are here!