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Job of the week:
GRID Alternatives – Los Angeles, CA
Summary of the role:
The Training Officer is responsible for teaching Installation Basic Training (IBT) curriculum and other related workforce programming to trainees in the classroom, lab, and in the field. Training Officers require a strong background in residential solar installation, a demonstrated command of the classroom, subject matter expertise across all IBT curriculum areas, and an ability to relate the knowledge and skills covered in IBT to the requirements of working as a Junior Solar Installer.
What you will be doing (essential responsibilities):
- Implement curriculum, lesson plans, training calendars, and activities in line with content and standards. This includes set up and maintenance of the training classroom, training lab, and training equipment.
- Deliver curriculum ensuring participants achieve learning outcomes
- Teach and actively train/supervise solar installation skills including, but not limited to: jobsite safety, electricity basics, racking mounts, array layout, conduit bending, customer service and communication, site evaluation, commissioning and O&M, and the appropriate use of tools and equipment through demonstration and modeling skills.
- Teach and supervise the necessary safety procedures for use and handling of equipment & tools and clean up of the classroom, lab, and construction area through demonstration and modeling skills.
- Teach appropriate handling of construction problems arising at the building site through demonstration and modeling skills.
- Provide on the job training supervision for learners on customer installations
- Uphold and model GRID’s value for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Set up, supervise and maintain high standards for the execution of course exams
- Help supervise worksite activities and schedules with the Workforce Program Manager.
- Keep the Workforce Program Manager informed about issues regarding performance issues of learners
- Review, evaluate and document learners progress and skill attainment
- Turn in required documents in a timely manner
- Ensure learners compliance with attendance and other program policies.
- Assist in facilitating and leading recruitment and job placement activities.
- Collaborate and provide feedback to Assistant Instructor as well as Workforce Development Manager and Coordinator
- Build and maintain lab equipment
- Work closely with Workforce Program Manager on training logistics, documentation, feedback, and improvements
- Assist in solar installation, service calls, site assessments or design projects as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Your areas of knowledge and expertise…
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in solar installation
- Successful completion of the IBT 200 training with GRID Alternatives or be able to pass capstone exam
- Completion of GRID Alternatives’ train the trainer program or equivalent training
- 1 or more years teaching individuals with diverse backgrounds in developing a variety of personal and professional skills
- BI-Lingual/Bi-Literate preferably in Spanish
- Ability to speak and present to a group for extended periods of time
- Skills to teach basic residential installation techniques in class, lab and customer installation settings
- Knowledge of safety hazards in solar installations
- Ability to demonstrate proper safety procedures for using tools and equipment
- Basic math skills and ability to teach basic calculations as they relate to solar installations
- Skills in group facilitation and classroom management
- Skills in conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Ability to assess student skills and provide feedback for improvement
- Physical ability to perform activities related to solar installation work, including but not limited to: standing for long periods (sometimes on a sloped surface), bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, working above the shoulders, working with manual and electric hand tools, repetitive motions, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs, working in direct sunlight, working with trip hazards, and working at heights*
It would be great if you also had…
- Supervisory experience
- Required Licenses and Certifications:
- OSHA-10
- CPR
- First Aid
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record as determined by our insurance carrier
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
- OSHA-30
- OSHA Outreach Trainer
- CPR/First Aid Trainer
- NABCEP PV Associate
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