Commercial Foreman - GRNE Solar (Elk Grove Village, IL)

Since 2012, GRNE Solar has been designing and installing commercial and residential solar systems across the Midwest. As a growing organization and now a Nelnet company with branch locations in 5 different states, we’re looking to bring in high performing and dynamic individuals with a passion to treat customers with a genuine and highly rated experience.

Now that GRNE solar is a Nelnet company, you will enjoy perks go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

**This position will be based out of our Elk Grove Village, IL office**

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the installation team for the projects assigned to you
• Review plan design and install all components of the solar system
• Work with Superintendent to schedule team members/equipment/materials
• Communicate between Superintendent, subcontractors, and installers
• Electrically run the wire for AC/DC system
• Mount racking and electrical equipment
• Maintain inventory for each installation
• The ability to work in a team environment as crews typically work in numbers of 5-20
• Maintain a clean worksite
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures
• Operate in a professional manner on each job site
• Miscellaneous errands including, but not limited to: vehicle maintenance, warehouse organization, office upgrades, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of commercial solar installation experience (required)
• 1+ years of management experience (required)
• 1-3 years of construction experience (strongly preferred)

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all aspects/components of a commercial solar installation
• Skills with a variety of hand/power tools
• Management of a construction/solar install team
• Reliable transportation and tools necessary to complete installation tasks
• Capability to travel for project specific work
• Comfortable working on rooftops of any heights/pitch
• Time management & organizational skills

Pay range for this role is $35.00-$45.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: .

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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