Solar panel installer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Installation
• Repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install exterior prefabricated products
• Install interior prefabricated products
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair and service exterior prefabricated products
• Determine layout and installation procedures
• Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
• Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
• Supervise other workers
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Working at heights training
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver’s licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner