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Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.
Construction & Architecture
Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Average
$55,470
ANNUAL
$26.67
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,480
ANNUAL
$14.18
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,370
ANNUAL
$23.26
HOURLY
Expert Level
$78,940
ANNUAL
$37.95
HOURLY
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
13,540
Projected job openings through 2030
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Supporting Programs
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
01
Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
02
Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
03
Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
04
Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
05
Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
06
Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
07
Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
08
Install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.
09
Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
10
Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Installation
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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