Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?
About the Company
Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.
We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.
Position Description
The Residential Superintendent combines the skills of surveying, design, and construction management. They will be responsible for site assessments, energy storage layout, backup systems, electric subpanel additions, load relocations, and PV solar planning. The role also involves material planning and managing customer relationships for new construction and retrofit PV solar and energy storage projects.
Responsibilities
- Ensure each project’s design and installation meets or exceeds the customers’ expectations
- Survey customer homes/ properties for project information intake
- “Design” a basic site plan and elevation specifying the energy storage, PV solar, and residential electrical equipment needed to achieve the customer/ Sun Light & Power’s project mission (no Autocad or plan set generation work required)
- Generate, update and review BOMs; verify correct materials are available to maintain work flow
- Pre-construction planning and installation hand-off meetings
- Promote consistent job flow by assessing risk and “high-touch” elements of complex projects
- Maintain plans, material specs, as-builts and be knowledgeable in all aspects of each assigned project
- As needed, host inspections and be prepared for punchlist task execution; cite code to AHJ inspectors
- Maintain a rapport with all Installer team members, demonstrating leadership and good judgment
- Budget time for completing previous project punchlist/ closeout while working on current project and planning for the next project
- Optimize the profitability of the company through planning and operational efficiencies without jeopardizing safety and quality of work
Experience and Qualifications
- Commitment to safety, above all
- Current CA driver license with acceptable driving record
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of energy storage and PV solar systems and how the two work together
- Physically capable of safely handling and setting up a large extension ladder, working confidently on pitched roofs, accessing attic spaces, and inspecting areas beneath homes
- A strong understanding of “buildability” and the practical aspects of construction
- Comfortable making site visits to assess projects and engage with homeowners, general contractors, and subcontractors
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and NEC code requirements
- Strong work ethic with a positive, solution-oriented attitude and a commitment to delivering precise, high-quality results
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers at all times
- Dedication to continuous improvement and optimizing process efficiency
- Proficient in basic computer skills, with the ability to effectively use cloud-based file management, email platforms, and document markup software
Benefits:
Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- Health - Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Health Net and Kaiser
- Dental - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
- Vision - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
- Long-term disability insurance: Sun Light & Power covers 100%
- FSA, HSA and Commuter program
- 13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays
- 2 paid days for volunteering
- 401(k) retirement plan - Sun Light & Power will match 50% of 401(k) deferments, up to $1,000
- $500 annual stipend for tuition
- Company Stock - Sun Light & Power annually allocates 8% of our 1,000,000 issued shares of the company to ESOP Participants based on a formula considering the number of employees, employee’s years of service and employee’s total compensation. Shares are vested over a 6-year period.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, termination, etc.
