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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 Residential Solar 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

Pay Range: $30–$45/hr.+ biweekly bonuses + benefits
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

As a Residential Solar Electrician, you will plan and perform 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
Solar experience highly preferred
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

High Priority 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 Requirement: This is an on-site role based in Illinois — remote work is not available.

About Freedom Forever

Freedom Forever is a residential solar installation company that partners with solar sales companies in the industry. Since 2011, we have enabled our dealer partners’ success with a premium offering and a 25-year production guarantee that provides the ultimate peace of mind for homeowners making the big investment. With Freedom Forever, homeowners know what they’re getting every time.

We currently service 36 states out of 57 large, regional installation hubs. Our headquarters in Temecula, CA, and Las Vegas, NV are home to some of the most forward-thinking and diverse professionals in the industry, who truly embody the Freedom Way of disruption, servant leadership, accountability, integrity, diversity, and collaboration.

We continue to expand at a very rapid pace as witnessed by Freedom Forever being on the Inc. 5000 list 7 years in a row! As we grow, so does our Freedom Family, and we are always looking for great new members. Come join one of America’s top-rated solar installation companies, where we offer competitive benefits to all employees, such as healthcare, dental, vision, 401K, Life Insurance covered 100% by Freedom, a wellness program, and employee perks discounts, as well as competitive install bonuses for crews. Please send your resume to staffing@freedomforever.com. If you’re interested in partnering with us as an Independent Authorized Dealer, please visit https://freedomforever.com/dealer/

Industry

Energy & Utilities

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Temecula, California

Year Founded

2011

Website

freedomforever.com

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