Overview
Residential Solar Electrician – Fresh Coast Solar | Verde Solutions
Location : Chicago, IL
Employment type : Full-time
Compensation : $35.00 - $45.00 / hour (based on experience)
Application deadline : 31 October 2025
About Us
Fresh Coast Solar is a family-owned solar installation company headquartered in Chicago, IL. Our culture emphasizes safety, quality craftsmanship, teamwork, respect, learning, and meaningful work that helps communities transition to clean power.
Position Details
- Schedule : Monday-Friday, 7AM-3 : 30PM, Overtime available
- Location : Various sites in the Chicagoland area
- Pay : $35–$45 / hour (based on experience) + performance-based bonuses
Key Responsibilities
Install and maintain electrical systems for residential and commercial PV solar projects.Safely bend and install rigid conduits up to 2" using hand tools, hydraulic benders, and power equipment.Read and interpret single-line diagrams and construction sets to complete installations accurately.Run DC / AC circuits, install battery backup systems, EV chargers, and perform residential service upgrades.Ensure compliance with NEC codes, OSHA standards, and local regulations.Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, collaborating with inspectors as needed.Maintain accurate documentation, materials, tools, and vehicle upkeep.Adhere to Fresh Coast Solar's high standards for safety and workmanship.Requirements
3+ years of electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair experience (required).Knowledge of NEC codes and local electrical codes (3+ years required).Residential solar installation experience (preferred).Previous experience supervising projects and team members.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Comfortable working on rooftops, at heights, in attics, crawl spaces, and outdoor weather conditions.Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask.Compensation & Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (employer-paid contribution toward premiums)Employer-paid Life Insurance ($25,000 policy)Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) retirement plan with traditional and ROTH optionsPaid Time Off (PTO) & HolidaysIllinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (IPLAWA) compliantReady to Power the Future?
Apply today to join a growing team that's shaping the Midwest's renewable energy landscape. Together, we'll bring clean, reliable solar power to communities across Illinois.
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