P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Assist experienced technicians on installations.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Handle tasks like carrying materials
- Simple electrical hookups under supervision
- Assist in site preparation
- Support senior technicians in installation tasks
- Maintain cleanliness and safety on site
- Learn and apply safety protocols
- Participate in team meetings
- Assist in tool and equipment maintenance
- Assist in installation preparation
- Carry and organize materials
- Perform basic electrical connections
- Maintain site cleanliness
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic electrical skills
- Material handling
- Safety protocol adherence
- Basic tool usage
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Basic electrical systems
- Safety standards
- Installation procedures
- Material handling techniques
- Basic photovoltaic concepts
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork principles
- Tool maintenance
- Safety Consciousness
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Basic technical skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Time management
What good looks like
- High school diploma
- Technical training in electrical or mechanical fields preferred
- Basic understanding of electrical systems
Common titles
Photovoltaic Systems IPhotovoltaic Systems 1Entry-Level Photovoltaic SystemsJunior Photovoltaic SystemsAssociate Photovoltaic SystemsSolar Energy ISolar Energy 1Entry-Level Solar EnergyJunior Solar EnergyAssociate Solar Energy
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
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