Solar Maintenance Electrician, Residential Energy Service

What To Expect

The Solar Maintenance Electrician is an essential part of Tesla’s Field Energy Service team. Employees working in this role are leading the drive toward completing Tesla’s mission—to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. As a Solar Maintenance Electrician, each employee works with the latest solar technology, builds relationships with team members, and completes the installation of our products safely and on time.

This position is hourly, requiring working outside in extreme environments, at heights, and prolonged periods of repetitive duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

• Support the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful servicing and maintenance of Tesla’s solar products
• Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best service practices, and standard workmanship guidelines
• Follow building standards and codes when installing and servicing panels and support structures
• Assist with routine maintenance on energy systems
• Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
• Provide an exceptional customer experience

• At least 2 years of relevant electrical experience including 1 year of solar PV experience and a valid state journeyman electrician license
• Understanding of the NEC codes that relate to solar PV installations
• Ability to safely handle power tools and hand tools, as well as materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, and roofing materials
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and excellent attendance to achieve team success
• Travel is mandatory and will vary with business needs; employees must be able to travel for up to two weeks at a time, several times a year to various locations within the US
• Must be able to work at great heights, in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitive duties, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Valid driver's license required

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight‑loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program