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Lead Installer

Venture Solar
Venture Solar
Portland, ME
Aug 21, 2026
USD 28–32/HOUR

At a glance

  • W-2 employee
  • Rooftop work, harness/fall protection required

Job Description

Venture Solar is hiring a Lead Installer for residential rooftop solar PV installation in the Portland, Maine area, with daily reporting to Biddeford. This position leads installation crews through assembly, mechanical mounting, and electrical support on pitched-roof residential systems.

Responsibilities

  • Install racking, mounting hardware, and solar modules on pitched residential roofs
  • Manage structural mounting and physical layout of solar arrays
  • Oversee conduit runs and basic wiring coordination with electricians
  • Lead and direct installation crew activities on job sites

Requirements

  • Previous hands-on solar installation experience
  • Comfort working at heights and on roofs
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work in attics and on rooftops
  • Proficiency with power tools
  • Valid, clean driver's license
  • Availability for 40+ hour weeks

Benefits

  • $3,000 sign-on bonus after 3 months
  • Competitive hourly pay with overtime
  • Performance bonus structure
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
  • 401(k) with company match (after 1 year)
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Employee referral program

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219 open positions right now, including 42 in Maine. Average salary across all roles: $60,201–$117,899.

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