Workforce Solar Trainer

Workforce Solar Trainer

Workforce Solar Trainer, ON-SITE, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Why you want to work here...

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low‑income communities and communities who need it most. 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 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 our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's work.

Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and Phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP)

The Opportunity…

The Training Officer is responsible for teaching Installation Basic Training (IBT) curriculum and other related workforce programming to trainees in the classroom, lab, and in the field. Training Officers require a strong background in residential solar installation, a demonstrated command of the classroom, subject matter expertise across all IBT curriculum areas, and an ability to relate the knowledge and skills covered in IBT to the requirements of working as a Junior Solar Installer.

• Implement curriculum, lesson plans, training calendars, and activities in line with content and standards. This includes set up and maintenance of the training classroom, training lab, and training equipment.
• Deliver curriculum ensuring participants achieve learning outcomes.
• Teach and actively train/supervise solar installation skills including, but not limited to: jobsite safety, electricity basics, racking mounts, array layout, conduit bending, customer service and communication, site evaluation, commissioning and O&M, and the appropriate use of tools and equipment through demonstration and modeling skills.
• Teach and supervise the necessary safety procedures for use and handling of equipment & tools and clean up of the classroom, lab, and construction area through demonstration and modeling skills.
• Teach appropriate handling of construction problems arising at the building site through demonstration and modeling skills.
• Provide on the job training supervision for learners on customer installations.
• Uphold and model GRID’s value for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Set up, supervise and maintain high standards for the execution of course exams.
• Help supervise worksite activities and schedules with the Workforce Program Manager.
• Keep the Workforce Program Manager informed about issues regarding performance issues of learners.
• Review, evaluate and document learners progress and skill attainment.
• Turn in required documents in a timely manner.
• Ensure learners compliance with attendance and other program policies.
• Assist in facilitating and leading recruitment and job placement activities.
• Collaborate and provide feedback to Assistant Instructor as well as Workforce Development Manager and Coordinator.
• Build and maintain lab equipment.
• Work closely with Workforce Program Manager on training logistics, documentation, feedback, and improvements.
• Assist in solar installation, service calls, site assessments or design projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in solar installation.
• Successful completion of the IBT 200 training with GRID Alternatives or be able to pass capstone exam.
• Completion of GRID Alternatives’ train the trainer program or equivalent training.
• 1 or more years teaching individuals with diverse backgrounds in developing a variety of personal and professional…