How to hire a solar panel technician

How to hire a solar panel technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step solar panel technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a solar panel technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new solar panel technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your solar panel technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a solar panel technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A solar panel technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, solar panel technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of solar panel technicians.

   Type of Solar Panel Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Solar Panel Technician	Solar photovoltaic (PV) installers, often called PV installers, assemble, install, or maintain solar panel systems on roofs or other structures.	$17-35
   Solar Installer	A solar installer is responsible for installing solar panels on building and household locations, ensuring that the methods and tools adhere to safety regulations and practices. Solar installers manage the maintenance and repair of the solar panels, requiring them to perform fieldwork and travel often... Show more	$13-22
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Control Panels
   • Ladders
   • AC
   • PLC
   • Panel Installation
   • Electrical Equipment
   • R
   • Customer Prints
   • PV
   • HVAC
   • Panel Layouts
   • Electrical Components
   • Electrical Panels

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   Responsibilities:

   • Configure, install, and maintain solar PV systems for customers.
   • Build, wire, and QC tetrapaks and other types of panels.
   • Install various solar PV systems and require electrical systems for home and large commercial areas.
   • Purchase commercial and industrial HVAC equipment
   • Train on proper PPE and fall protection technics.
   • Practice perfect safety policies and OSHA requirements for PPE.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your solar panel technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A solar panel technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, solar panel technicians' average salary in florida is 43% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level solar panel technicians 49% less than senior-level solar panel technicians.
   • Certifications. A solar panel technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a solar panel technician's salary.

   Average solar panel technician salary

   $52,329yearly

   $25.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level solar panel technician salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a solar panel technician job description

   A good solar panel technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a solar panel technician job description:

   Solar panel technician job description example

   • Mechanically inclined
   • Means of Transportation to jobsite
   • Comfortable working at heights (rooftops, parking canopies, etc.) (Required)

   Salary and Benefits: The salary will be competitive and commensurate with relevant experience as well as the responsibilities of the position. The position is eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) plan, and paid personal time.

   
   

   ABOUT HUNT ELECTRIC, INC.

   Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available to all types of markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, and Denver, we have continued to lead the industry across the Inter-Mountain West since 1986. Our turn-key services range from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance . With eight in-house divisions , an on-site prefabrication department, in-house licensed engineers, a fully trained and specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service , Hunt Electric ensures our clients’ projects are successful from start to finish – and beyond.

   
   

   As a thriving Utah-based business, we’re looking for enthusiastic, positive people to come on board with us and build successful, long-term careers. We believe in making an investment in each employee’s strengths. Hunt Electric is a place where you will learn, grow, contribute, and lead. That’s why we offer competitive pay and fantastic benefits. If this sounds like the career opportunity you've been looking for, apply today!

   
   

   Are you able to work independently with minimal supervision? Can you effectively and efficiently diagnose and repair electrical issues? Are you skilled in the operation of testing devices? Can you clearly communicate technical information both verbally and in writing? Do you put safety first? If yes, apply now!

   
   

   WORK SCHEDULE

   This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm.

   
   

   READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

   If you believe that you’re a good fit for this position, please fill out our application today. We look forward to meeting you.

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5. Post your job

   To find solar panel technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any solar panel technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level solar panel technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find solar panel technician candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with solar panel technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new solar panel technician

   Once you've selected the best solar panel technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new solar panel technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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