Job Description
GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate Energy From Every Roof. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North Americas largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering affordable, integrated and aesthetic rooftop solar options to residential customers. For more information about GAF Energy, visit www.gaf.energy.
What part will you play?
- GAF Energy is seeking an Applications Technician to install specialized residential solar roof products to harvest energy from rooftops.
- This role will report to the Design Applications Engineering Manager, with project supervision by the Design Applications Engineer III.
- The ideal candidate must have a hands-on, can-do approach to projects, and possess the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Strong construction skills, especially roofing, as well as electrical and solar skills, are preferred. Attention to detail, and ability to complete work independently.
- You will be assisting various teams, primarily at the San Jose campus, while actively prepping, installing, and disassembling R&D installations.
What will you be doing?
- Reporting to our San Jose, CA facility every day with occasional off-site visits for demo builds and training.
- Prepping roofs for installation of roofing and solar products.
- Determining the type and quantity of materials and tools needed to install roofing and solar.
- Operating scissor lifts, forklifts, material hoists, and hand trucks to stage materials at job sites and on roofs.
- Setting up, securing, and striking ladders.
- Using Personal Fall Arrest Systems and installing safety anchors.
- Working in coordination with R&D engineers, factory technicians, field deployment, and electrical services teams.
- Following installation plans to install roofing and new solar technologies.
- Working with hand tools and power tools.
- Reporting on work progress and building discoveries to stakeholders.
- Working closely with R&D engineers.
- Supporting facility needs such as roof and building maintenance and general housekeeping.
- Building roofs and roof test fixtures to perform testing.
What do we require from you?
- Punctuality and good timekeeping.
- 1+ years experience in roofing and/or solar construction.
- Hands-on construction skills with hardware, tools, and measurement techniques.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, preferably with a demonstrated record of safe driving.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a product development engineering organization. This includes good written and spoken communication skills.
- Microsoft Office or Google Suite experience.
- Problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning quickly.
- Ability to manage simultaneous activities and challenges.
- Ability to complete assigned work while following established safety practices.
- Willingness to travel when required.
- Experience working at heights (rooftops) following safety practices.
- Possess or be willing to obtain forklift and scissor lift certifications.
Additional qualifications (not required)
- OSHA 10, 30, or other safety certifications, preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to wear safety equipment (weighing up to 15 lbs) and perform work at heights.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs.
- Must be able to walk, stand, and maintain balance on sloped surfaces such as roofs.
- Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and occasional climbing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing is required.
- Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of tools and equipment is required.
- Communication verbally in person and through automated devices (such as a cellphone).
- Must be able to wear safety equipment and perform work in a production environment.
- Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, reach, kneel, and climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work in standing operations for long periods of time.
- Specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Individuals hired for this position can reasonably expect a base hourly rate within the range of $27-35/hr
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 7% Match
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5×8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Home daily
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- roofing and/or solar installation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Jose, CA 95138 (Required)
Work Location: In person