Roof Installer

Roof Installer
Location: NYC Metro Area (Field-Based — travels to job sites across the boroughs)
Hours: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (hours may vary based on business needs)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Roof Installation ManagerBrooklyn SolarWorks is looking for hands-on, safety-focused Roof Installers to join our rooftop solar installation crews. In this role, you'll work as part of a 3-5 person team. As a Solar Installer, you will load materials to rooftops, use plan sets to build support structures, and follow electrical diagrams to wire up solar arrays.
You'll travel to job sites throughout the day, work closely with your crew lead and teammates, and help build safe, code-compliant solar installations from start to finish. If you like staying active, working with your hands, and being part of a mission-driven team, this role is for you.

• Maintain compliance with all OSHA safety rules and protocols for the company.
• Drive to the associated job locations for each day’s appointment, as assigned by Crew lead/ Manager.
• Move materials around jobsites, including hoisting to roof
• Assemble and install the support structure for solar PV panels according to building codes, manufacturing specification and standards.
• Waterproof roof penetrations.
• Wire up solar arrays to BSW specs according to the 3-line diagram.
• Clean up job sites and safely lower materials from off the roof after job completion.
• Communicate with the crew lead and rest of the team on the day's activities.
• Remain on site until the crew lead/ manager clears the team to leave.
• Carry out additional duties as required by Crew lead/Manager.

Required:

• Valid NYS Driver's License with a clean driving record (3-year clean driving history required)
• 40 hr SST is required
• 2 years of construction experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand, walk, and climb stairs/ladders
• Comfort working at heights and on ladders
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Ability to travel and work irregular hours

• Travel: 90%

Compensation: $24-$28/per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance — BSW covers 100% of employee premiums on select medical plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth) with 4% tiered company matching — eligible after 6 months
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Paid Time Off + 11 company holidays
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit (MTA MetroCard)
• HSA and FSA options
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 2015, Brooklyn SolarWorks is a solar design and installation firm on a mission to make solar appealing, easy, and accessible for NYC homeowners. We've pioneered a one-of-a-kind solar canopy designed specifically for urban rooftops — and with over 3,000 installations across the five boroughs, we make solar possible where others can't.
We're a mission-driven team that believes in sustainable growth, work-life balance, and putting our people first. At Brooklyn SolarWorks, you'll find a diverse community of local New Yorkers who work hard and have fun — resourceful problem solvers full of creative ideas, committed to the team's success, and deeply passionate about building a cleaner, more resilient city.
Don't just take our word for it:

• 97% of employees report having a positive working relationship with coworkers
• 92% say they would recommend BSW as a great place to work
• 92% feel they are treated respectfully and fairly

Recognition we're proud of:

• 2023, 2024, 2025: Solar Power World's Top Contractors
• 2024: Forbes Home's Best Solar Companies in New York
• 2024: City & State's Trailblazers in Clean Energy

Find us on social media — IG, TikTok, and Facebook: @brooklynsolarworks | Twitter: @bksolarworks
Brooklyn SolarWorks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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