description
Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.
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details
Currently Employed:
1,100
Projected Annual Job Openings:
120
Typical Hourly Wage:
$29.19 - $46.16
Typical Annual Salary:
$60,700 - $96,020
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
Apprenticeship
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typical job duties
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Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
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Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
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Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
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Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
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Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
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Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
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Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
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Install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.
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Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
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Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Ladders
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Locking pliers
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Pipe wrenches
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Power drills
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Power saws
Technology:
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Calendar and scheduling software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Development environment software
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Project management software
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Word processing software
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