Temp Construction Assistant (On-site)
Grid Alternatives
Assist solar installation crews with residential PV systems and related logistics.
21 days ago ago
$20 - $27
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Oakland, CA
Onsite
Company Size
729 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solar Installation
Renewable Energy
Workforce Development
Community Outreach
Project Management
Engineering
Consulting
Training
Sector Specialisms
Installation Solar Power Systems
Job Training
Low-Cost Technical Assistance
Clean Mobility
Battery Storage Incentive Programs
Community-Powered Solutions
Residential Solar
Solar-plus-storage
Role
What you would be doing
solar installation
safety compliance
permitting
volunteer training
tool management
logistics coordination
- Work under the direct supervision of the Solar Installation Supervisor to ensure that all installations are installed according to GRID Alternatives safety and quality standards
- Bending, reaching, and kneeling is required for all jobs; 90% of the job will be to assist with residential solar installations
- Other job duties include attending building inspections and assisting with permitting and site visits, maintaining safety certifications (OSHA, forklift, first aid, etc), participating in construction department and regional staff meetings, attending equity, inclusion, and diversity training, and speaking with homeowners, members of the community, and news media about GRID Alternatives and solar technology
- Train and mentor volunteers and job trainees in solar installation and other construction related activities
- Responsible for staging, loading, unloading, stocking, and organizing equipment and tools before and after installations
- Assist in warehouse with receiving and picking up equipment and deliveries, tool organization, fleet maintenance, construction logistics, and systems implementation
- Support the installation of solar electric systems with crews of volunteers and/or job trainees, including but not limited to: installing racking systems and PV modules, bending conduit, wiring electrical boxes, penetrating roofs, climbing up and down ladders, and working with electrical equipment
What you bring
excel
autocad
sketchup
nabcep
pv installation
bilingual
- Comfortable with computers (MS Office, especially excel, databases, Gmail/Google apps a plus)
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle required
- Experience in training and/or working with volunteers from diverse backgrounds
- Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background screen
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Sketchup or AutoCAD
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders to reach rooftops and install solar
- Experience in PV system installation, troubleshooting, or design (min 3 months)
- Bilingual English / Spanish/ Other
- Highly reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented
- NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional Certification
- Experience with residential and/or commercial scale PV systems
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 70 lbs. and familiarity with proper lifting procedures
- Excellent communication skills (ability to work with volunteers and clients, and represent GRID Alternatives positively to diverse populations)
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations
- Requires work outdoors in inclement weather conditions: hot/cold, windy, low visibility, smoky (all within OSHA limits and with proper use of PPE, keeping health and safety in mind)
- Ability to travel extensively throughout target territory in GRID vehicles (typical installs are within a 1-2 hours radius of the Sacramento office)
- Ability to work an 8 hour shift Monday - Friday (summer hours are 5:30am - 2:00pm; winter hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm); Occasionally available for overtime, as well as some weekends and rarely overnight stays throughout the target territory and beyond. GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement and per diem
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Security clearance- must successfully pass a pre‑employment background screen.
- ca candidates must pass a drug test for illegal substances (amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, pcp).
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Company
Overview
$87+M Revenue
2024 Revenue Figure
Generated over $87 million in revenue in 2024, reflecting significant growth and impact.
2B kWh Generated
Cumulative Energy Output
Delivered over 2 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy through solar installations.
Million Tons CO₂ Saved
Carbon Impact
Prevented over one million tons of carbon dioxide emissions through solar projects.
Tens of Thousands Trained
Solar Workforce Development
Engaged tens of thousands of individuals in solar career training and development programs.
- Launched during California’s energy crisis in 2001 by two engineers who believed solar electricity should be available to all.
- Became California’s SASH program manager in 2008.
- Expanded regionally across California, into Colorado, and launched mid-Atlantic operations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia by 2014.
- Now the largest nonprofit solar installer in the U.S., delivering projects for families, multifamily, and community solar installations.
- Develops solar-plus-storage microgrids and international energy access programs in Nicaragua, Nepal, and Mexico.
- Oversees grants and public funding spanning hundreds of millions annually.
- Led design or advocacy for low-income solar programs contributing over $1 billion in public solar investments.
- Unique among nonprofits in combining solar deployment, technical assistance, community training, and policy leadership.
98% Independent
Board Independence
The majority of board members are independent, ensuring diverse perspectives and reducing conflicts of interest.
49 Independent Members
Board Composition
The board is composed of 49 independent members, reflecting a strong emphasis on governance and accountability.
- Our mission is to build community‑powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
- Our vision is a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
- Conflict of interest and whistleblower policies listed; document retention and board meeting minutes maintained.
- Audit, oversight and transparency: Audit and oversight committee in place; full credit on financial statements.
130 tons CO₂ eliminated
Annual Carbon Reduction
Solar installation at the San Fernando clinic reduces carbon emissions significantly.
20% industry growth
Solar Industry Expansion
Solar trainees are connected to a rapidly growing industry, with annual growth rates of 20%.
- Operates nationwide and internationally (U.S., Mexico, Nicaragua, Nepal) to bring solar power to underserved communities.
- Largest nonprofit solar installer in the U.S., focusing exclusively on low-income families.
4.3/5 Rating
Employee Satisfaction Score
The company earned a 4.3/5 rating on Glassdoor for Diversity & Inclusion, based on 48 anonymous employee reviews.
900+ Systems
Solar Access Initiative
Installed over 900 residential solar systems through the National Tribal Solar Program, improving solar access for communities.
9 Years
Youth Development Programs
Workforce development includes paid internships and volunteer service learning across K–14 youth programs.
- International program partners with communities in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Nepal to address energy access issues.
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