Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

• Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
• Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
• Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
• Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
• Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
• Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
• Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
• Install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.
• Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
• Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
• Design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.
• Determine locations for installing solar subsystem components, including piping, water heaters, valves, and ancillary equipment.