Advanced Solar Field Service Technician; Operations and Maintenance

Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider with over 2,500 team members nationwide, delivering comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions across telecom, solar, wind, EV charging, and power generation assets.

The Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance) in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy sites within 50 miles of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar power plants, following preventive and corrective maintenance standards while maintaining safety and professionalism.

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of solar utility and sub‑station equipment.
• Maintain documentation including work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency schedules.
• Use digital multimeters, megger, amp clamps, and similar tools to troubleshoot electrical components.
• Test and troubleshoot installed solar equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Apply a strong safety background with experience in Lock‑Out Tag‑Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally per PEARCE Renewables policies and insurance requirements.

• Possess a valid Journeyman Electrician license or higher (required).
• 1+ years of experience in commercial/industrial O&M on solar power plants (preferred).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Specific solar experience with inverters, tracker systems, or sub‑station equipment (TMEIC/SMA/Sungrow/Nextracker/ATI, etc.) is preferred.
• Take initiative to elevate site issues.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into apprentices.
• High aptitude and strong work ethic.
• Live approximately within 50 miles of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Be prepared for outdoor work in ambient temperatures.
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and on‑call service availability via phone/text.
• Travel up to 50% of the time (subject to company support).

Base pay range: $30,000 – $42,000. Additional compensation may include performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem, and other applicable benefits.

All full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

At PEARCE, we are an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our nationwide team of field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals.