Crew Manager
About GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
What it's like to work at GRID…
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.
Summary of the role:
Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to lead a dynamic team towards crafting a balanced future? GRID Alternatives is seeking an outstanding Crew Manager in the North Valley area (Sacramento) who will play a pivotal role in our field operations team. This is an outstanding opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership skills to deliver world-class solar and energy storage installations for low-income families.
What you will be doing (essential responsibilities)
- Take charge of all technical and safety aspects of PV installations.
- Coordinate service cases and AHJ inspections as needed.
- Ensure all tasks are completed safely in accordance with OSHA and GRID Alternatives standards.
- Accurately record and upload all required site documentation promptly.
- Input data into the Salesforce database meticulously for every project.
- Manage installations of PV solar electric and/or battery energy storage systems.
- Participate in additional tasks such as equipment purchasing, hardware store runs, equipment unloading and loading.
- Connect with homeowners, volunteers, media, and take part in activities vital to bringing solar energy to low-income families.
Supervise assigned crew in all aspects, including:
- Approval and submission of team’s timecards and PTO requests in collaboration with your manager
- Day-to-day scheduling of crew activities to meet departmental goals while minimizing overtime.
- Conduct regular meetings with team members to monitor progress and provide feedback on job performance, including quarterly and yearly reviews
- Regularly collaborate with your supervisor to review progress towards goals for both you and the team.