Vegetation Maintenance Technician - Dodge Flats Solar - Reno, NV

Requisition ID : 82137

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage.

We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs.

Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This position will be based near Reno, NV at Dodge Flats Solar.

This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity.

This individual will perform the maintenance, electrical & mechanical day to day operations.

Relevant skills are included include but are not limited to :

• Demonstrated safety behaviors and values
• Maintenance of vegetation
• Grounding and switching
• Management of contractors

Job Overview

This position performs routine maintenance and care of grounds associated with solar generation facilities including, but not limited to using motorized tools to cut grass, trim bushes, plow snow, manually clean solar panels, and general maintenance of the facility.

Needs to have the ability to perform corrective maintenance and repair of equipment. Must be able to perform work independently within supervised guidelines.

Work may be performed in inclement weather of both extreme heat and cold conditions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate equipment as required to maintain vegetation and ground conditions (equipment includes but is not limited to zero turn lawn mowers, skid steers, tractors with brush hogs, sickle mowers)
• Perform routine and basic corrective maintenance on equipment
• Plow snow during winter months
• Manually clear snow from panels
• Operate snow clearing equipment
• Manually clean solar panels
• Operate panel cleaning equipment
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience : 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

None

The estimated base pay for this position is $38,400.00 to $57,600.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education / training.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group : Non Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Technicians

Organization : NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

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