SolarRoles
Find JobsResourcesPost a Job
Find JobsResources

Most-requested certifications

NABCEP PV AssociateEntry point — no field experience requiredNABCEP PV InstallerThe credential employers ask for by nameOSHA 10Expected before you set foot on most jobsitesOSHA 30For crew leads and jobsite supervisors
View all certifications
Company
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact
Jobs by Role
  • Solar PV Installer Jobs
  • Solar Technician Jobs
  • Lead Installer Jobs
  • Solar Electrician Jobs
  • BESS Technician Jobs
  • Solar Engineer Jobs
  • Solar Sales Jobs
  • No Experience Jobs
Data & Tools
  • Job Market Data
  • Installer Salary
  • Technician Salary
  • Electrician Salary
  • Paycheck Calculator
Certifications
  • NABCEP PV Associate
  • NABCEP PVIP
  • NABCEP PVIS
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
Resources
  • Become a Solar Installer
  • Certifications by Job Role
  • Get NABCEP Certified
  • Solar Apprenticeship
  • OSHA Safety Guide
Legal
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • Cookie Policy
For Employers
Post a Job
  1. Home
  2. Jobs
  3. Michigan
  4. Field Maintenance Technician, Entry Level

jobs by WHATJOBS?

Field Maintenance Technician, Entry Level

Pearce Services
Pearce Services
Detroit, Michigan
23 – $25/hr

At a glance

  • No experience required
  • W-2 employee
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Per diem for travel
  • Rooftop work, harness/fall protection required

Job Description

Pearce Services seeks an entry-level Field Maintenance Technician in Detroit, Michigan to perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment across warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial solar sites, and battery energy storage installations. This position requires 100% travel on a 6-weeks-on, 1-week-off rotation, with a focus on building foundational skills in renewable energy and critical infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment
  • Troubleshoot equipment and systems to identify issues and complete repairs safely and efficiently
  • Assist with preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
  • Install and maintain conduit, cable trays, brackets, supports, shelving, and structural equipment as needed
  • Support warehouse, fleet, and shop operations, including equipment maintenance and organization
  • Assist experienced field technicians with maintenance and repairs at commercial solar farms and battery energy storage sites
  • Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists
  • Maintain accurate work documentation and follow company safety procedures
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Requirements

  • 1 year of hands-on experience in maintenance, construction, automotive, manufacturing, military, industrial work, or completion of a trade school program
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 100 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of 6–30 feet
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working on concrete floors
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools (drills, saws, wrenches, measuring tools)
  • Willingness and ability to travel 100% following a 6-weeks-on, 1-week-off rotational schedule
  • Residence in Detroit, Michigan for onsite work as required

Benefits

  • Compensation: $23.00–$25.00 hourly, depending on experience
  • Eligibility for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, and company vehicle
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and HSA option
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development training
  • Company-provided vehicle, phone, laptop/tablet, and all necessary tools and safety equipment

Pearce Services on Solar Roles

105 open positions right now, including 20 in California. Average salary across all roles: $55,293–$75,771.

Apply now
Share: