- Professional
- Oficina en Schaumburg
Join a Leader in the Solar Industry!
Freedom Forever is a fast-growing and innovative solar company committed to delivering high-quality residential solar solutions. We’re looking for a skilled and safety-focused Electrician to join our Illinois team. This is a high-impact role offering competitive pay, install bonuses, full benefits, and clear opportunities for advancement.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $50K Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Options
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Biweekly Install Bonuses
- Career Growth Opportunities
Pay Range $35 to $45/hr. + biweekly bonuses + benefits + $1000 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment
Position Summary:
As a Residential Solar Electrician, you will be responsible for planning and performing electrical work for solar installations, including main panel upgrades (MPUs), battery backup systems, and other major electrical components. You’ll ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state and local codes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely plan and complete MPUs, GMAs, battery installs, and other electrical work.
- Assemble and install all components of residential solar systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical system components.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, AHJ, and utility requirements.
- Maintain neat, code-compliant installations.
- Provide excellent customer service throughout the installation process.
- Upload job status updates and photos to the company database.
- Perform service maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Document work through photos and completion reports.
- Follow all safe work practices and company policies.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of electrical installation and repair experience.
- Experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels.
Skills & Abilities:
- Valid electrician license required.
- Strong knowledge of current NEC codes.
- Skilled in conduit bending (EMT) and use of hand/power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret single- and three-line drawings.
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a driving background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
- Comfortable standing, climbing, kneeling, and working at heights.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity for detailed electrical work.
- Ability to work in physically demanding and outdoor environments.
Travel Requirements:
- Must be able to travel to job sites as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance required.
- Must be able to drive a personal or company vehicle.
HIGH PRIORITY
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.
Additional Requirements:
- This is an on-site role based in Illinois — remote work is not available.
