Field Service Technician - Salem, IL New Salem, IL
ACT Power Services, LLC, Salem, IL, United States
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour based on experience
Supplemental Pay:
Overtime pay
Performance bonus
Schedule:
Extended hours
Monday to Friday
ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.
The Solar Maintenance Technician is an entry‑level position responsible for the safe, productive repairs and maintenance of Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Solar Maintenance Technician gets to exercise a variety of skill sets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.
This role will encompass performing the preventative and corrective maintenance on the solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters.
Responsibilities
Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
Willingness to learn the NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices
DC and AC testing including but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections
Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: single‑axis trackers, central or string inverters, transformers, AC and DC disconnects, substation equipment
Maintain company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
Maintain service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed
Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
Qualification Requirements
Familiarity with electrical systems and components
Illinois Electrical License or Master Electrician highly preferred
Proficiency in using power tools for repair tasks
Ability to read and interpret schematics accurately
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
Valid Driver’s License
Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
Must have the ability to travel, work on‑call during off‑shift hours and weekends
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work is to be performed outdoors at various job sites.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8‑10 hours a day.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
401(k) with employer match
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short‑term and Long‑term disability
Critical illness
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Training and Development
Legal and Identity Theft
Company vehicle
Pet Insurance
Act Power Services does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third‑party recruiting firms or agencies.
Voluntary Self‑Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in ACT Power Services ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Protected Veteran Status Identification:
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability
Form CC‑305
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Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Difficultities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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Supplemental Pay:
Overtime pay
Performance bonus
Schedule:
Extended hours
Monday to Friday
ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.
The Solar Maintenance Technician is an entry‑level position responsible for the safe, productive repairs and maintenance of Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Solar Maintenance Technician gets to exercise a variety of skill sets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.
This role will encompass performing the preventative and corrective maintenance on the solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters.
Responsibilities
Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
Willingness to learn the NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices
DC and AC testing including but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections
Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: single‑axis trackers, central or string inverters, transformers, AC and DC disconnects, substation equipment
Maintain company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
Maintain service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed
Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
Qualification Requirements
Familiarity with electrical systems and components
Illinois Electrical License or Master Electrician highly preferred
Proficiency in using power tools for repair tasks
Ability to read and interpret schematics accurately
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
Valid Driver’s License
Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
Must have the ability to travel, work on‑call during off‑shift hours and weekends
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work is to be performed outdoors at various job sites.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8‑10 hours a day.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
401(k) with employer match
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short‑term and Long‑term disability
Critical illness
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Training and Development
Legal and Identity Theft
Company vehicle
Pet Insurance
Act Power Services does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third‑party recruiting firms or agencies.
Voluntary Self‑Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in ACT Power Services ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Protected Veteran Status Identification:
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability
Form CC‑305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250‑0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Difficultities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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