Current career opportunities at Cromwell Environmental
Cromwell Environmental is a rapidly growing small business offering environmental assessments and remediation and solar panel installation built on a foundation of technical expertise and great customer service. Operating since 1982 and with a second generation of ownership on the horizon, Cromwell Environmental is building a firm foundation for the future. We are a company that encourages honesty, hard work, good fun, open mindedness and respect; if this interests you, your mechanical skills are good, and you are willing to learn, we invite you to apply to Cromwell Environmental.
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
To apply, send resume and cover letter with salary history to: Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental: SCromwell@CromwellEnv.com
1) SOLar project coordinator, OFFICE
Solar Division:
A Solar Project Coordinator is needed to work in our Lawrence, KS office in a fast-paced, positive, inclusive, and supporting environment to coordinate work between our staff, local building authorities, utilities, subcontractors, and our clients.
From our pleasant downtown Lawrence, KS office, our energy division, Cromwell Solar, conducts residential and commercial installations of solar, battery, generator, car chargers, and various modern electrical services. We currently have an opening for an administrative project coordinator to facilitate smooth running projects and happy clients.
Job Description
The Project Coordinator position is a fast paced office job (no field work, no travel) requiring extremely good communication, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. You will routinely be working on dozens of solar/electrical projects in various states of completion simultaneously, all with very tight timelines for completion and with clients needing to be constantly kept informed of the progress on their project.
As a communicator with our clients for Cromwell Environmental, a firm priding itself on our technical abilities, our project coordinators are expected to be extremely professional and to (AFTER training) possess and convey expertise in solar, electrical, and construction issues occurring in buildings.
Responsibilities
• Answering and routing client calls and emails re: ongoing projects and Operations and Maintenance
• Providing clients with weekly updates regarding the status of their projects
• Researching utility and “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ) requirements for the work to be performed
• Processing solar interconnection applications and associated documents for various utilities
• Processing permit applications and associated documents for various AHJs
• Processing & maintaining business and contractor license applications and documents for various AHJs
- Acquiring bonds for some licenses and projects
• Working with installations manager/scheduling team to coordinate installation schedule
- Connecting with subcontractors to coordinate their work
• Communicating scheduling of installations/miscellaneous work with clients
• Coordinating AHJ and utility inspections to close out permits and ensuring we receive permission to operate.
• Submitting project documentation to clients' financing companies
• Submitting warranty registrations and claims for panels and inverters which require registration to activate their warranty
• Ensuring Client Information and all required documentation has been obtained and filed
• Assisting with various administrative tasks as needed (Applying for Top Solar Contractors, signing up for National Solar Tour, REAP post-installation documents, gathering NABCEP documents, etc..)
• General Customer Service and Data Entry and filing
Additional duties required as needed
Requirements
Previous office experience
Very good computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Four-year college degree preferred
Electrical, Solar, or Construction background or experience helpful
Knowledge of Electrical/Solar/Construction issues preferred
Expert multitasking ability and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Amazing customer service skills
Technical and professional writing proficiency
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Must thrive in a team environment
Benefits
Regular 40 hour work week and generous paid vacation/sick time
Full benefits including matching 401k program, health, vision, dental insurance
Career path opportunities
Being a part of an amazing and growing industry that is making a difference
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $44,000-$48,000 /year to start
To apply send resume and cover letter to:
Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental: SCromwell@CromwellEnv.com
2) Project manager, OFFICE
Environmental Division:
CROMWELL ENVIRONMENTAL
Cromwell Environmental is a rapidly growing small business built on a foundation of environmental expertise and great customer service. Testing and abating environmental issues from 1982 and with a second generation of ownership on the horizon, Cromwell Environmental is building a firm foundation for the future. From our downtown Lawrence, KS office we perform and subcontract indoor environmental quality projects across the United States.
We are a company that encourages honesty, hard work, good fun, open mindedness and respect; if this interests you, your writing, computer and multi-tasking skills are great and you are willing to learn, we invite you to apply to Cromwell Environmental.
Job Description
The administrative project manager position is a very fast paced job with extremely good multitasking skills required. Routinely they will be working on 50+ environmental testing projects in various states of completion simultaneously all with extremely short timelines for completion — all while answering phones in a front office type setting .
As a communicator with our clients for Cromwell Environmental, a firm priding itself on our technical abilities, our project managers are expected to be extremely professional and to (after training) possess and convey expertise in environmental issues occurring in homes — most notably indoor air quality and mold related.
Responsibilities
Answer multi-line phone system
Receive project orders from clients
Build online and physical folders per project
Find subcontractors via database or internet search to perform testing
Negotiate price and time line with subcontractors
Manage subcontractors’ performance — ensuring on-time project completions
Write environmental reports compiling lab data and project information
Send reports via email to clients
Prepare internal reports on volume, average price and time to completion for projects
Order and maintain office supplies
Additional duties required as needed
Requirements
Previous office experience
Very good computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Four year college degree preferred
Environmental, Engineering or Science background or experience helpful
Expert multitasking ability and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Amazing customer service skills
Technical and professional writing proficiency
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving screen
Thrive in a team environment
Benefits
Regular 40 hour work week and paid vacation/sick time
Full benefits including health, vision, dental insurance
401k program with company match
Career path opportunities
Being a part of an amazing and growing industry that is making a difference
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: typically $42,000.00 /year to start
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
To apply send resume and cover letter to:
Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental: SCromwell@CromwellEnv.com
3) SOLAR INSTALLER
Job Description
Cromwell Solar’s Installers work within a small team to install commercial and residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. They provide support to and follow the directions of the Crew Leader to safely, professionally and quickly install all aspects of the PV system (panels, rack, wiring, inverters, etc).
This is a position with an eye towards professional development. We want to build careers here at Cromwell. Solar installation training is provided and multiple paths for advancement within our firm are available including: installation crew leader, solar CAD designer, certified electrician, solar sales, energy auditor/retrofitter, indoor air quality consulting, and more. As the public face of Cromwell Solar, a firm priding itself on our technical abilities, our Installers are expected to be professional and to obtain and be able to convey their expertise in solar energy systems.
Responsibilities
Receiving delivery and checking inventory for each project
Layout and assembly of solar panels and racking hardware
Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules and electrical equipment
Electrical wiring (AC and DC)
Document completion of completed installation
Clean up of job site
Attend training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety
Additional duties required as needed
Requirements
1 year of roof work, general construction, or carpentry required
Must be able to routinely lift 50lbs
Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, etc)
Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and be able to work on your feet for long periods of time
Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
High school diploma or GED required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal and driving screen
Must have a valid state driver’s license
Thrive in a team environment
Desire to pursue solar certification (NABCEP)
Passionate interest in solar energy and environmental health
Benefits
Year-round regular 40 hour work week with moderate overtime possibilities and paid vacation/sick time
Paid training geared towards obtaining certification
Full benefits including health
401k program with company match
Career path opportunities
Being a part of an amazing and growing industry that is making a difference
Salary: without experience typically $20/hr to start
Experienced installers and crew leads should apply and discuss their required wage
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
To apply send resume and cover letter with salary history to:
Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental: SCromwell@CromwellEnv.com
4) Mold Remediation- CREW LEADER
Job Description
A great opportunity to develop management experience and learn new skills, Cromwell Environmental's Mold Remediation Crew Leaders are trained to work independently managing a small team to perform mold remediations (cleanup) on homes across the US. This is a position that requires significant overnight travel (approx 20 days/month). Company truck provided. Generous travel allowance for overnight stays adds an additional $1200 a month (tax free) to the $40-50k salary (to start).
Crew Leaders are in charge of safely, professionally, and quickly performing mold remediation actions on a property to make it once again safe to live within. Their efforts improve the health of building occupants and allow unusable properties to once again be used.
Paid training is provided and no experience in mold remediation is necessary, but some construction experience and aptitude is important as is a clean driver’s license and an ability to travel.
This is a traveling position based from where you live as our office is in Lawrence, KS (right in the middle of the USA) and we have projects all across the USA for our corporate clients. You are likely to be 10 days out of town working, followed by 4 days off at home.
We want to build careers here at Cromwell. Training is provided and multiple paths for advancement within our firm are available (we are growing!).
Responsibilities
Communicate daily with Environmental Division Manager
Drive Cromwell Environmental work truck (provided) to work site
Carefully follow scope of work to remediate mold
Remove and dispose of mold contaminated building materials
Independently manage 1-4 local workers to complete work
Take before, during, and after photos of projects
Perform air-quality tests
Send via email and FedEx, photos and samples to home office
Additional duties required as needed
Requirements
Ability/willingness to travel and work out of town
Out of town working for 10 days in a row, off at home for 4
Construction experience or aptitude
Must be able to routinely lift 50lbs
Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, attics, etc)
Must be willing/able to climb ladders, stairs, work on scaffolding and be able to work on your feet for long periods of time
Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, emailing
High school diploma or GED required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal and driving screen
Must have a valid, clean state driver’s license
Thrive in a self-directed work structure
Benefits
Full-time salary $50-60k to start
Company truck
Paid training
Travel expenses (hotel, gas, etc) PLUS generous $60 daily "per diem" for out of town travelFull benefits including health and paid vacation/sick time401k with company matchCareer path opportunities
Being a part of an amazing and growing industry that is making a difference
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year + ~$15k travel per diem
To apply send resume and cover letter with salary history to:
Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental: SCromwell@CromwellEnv.com
5) JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
Great opportunity to put your electrical expertise to work and to learn new skills in the solar industry, a rewarding and meaningful field with unlimited growth potential. Pay starts at $28-30/hr with great opportunity for growth.
Job Description
Cromwell Solar’s Journeymen work under the supervision of the Head of AC Electrical Services, an experienced Master Electrician, to safely, professionally and quickly install backup generators and the AC components of commercial and residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as well as other electrical projects, particularly those related to load management and increased efficiency. Journeymen supervise other electrical staff to ensure that all codes are met and that the highest levels of craftsmanship are employed in every project.
This is a position with an eye towards professional development; we want to build careers here at Cromwell. Training is provided and as our firm is growing, advancement possibilities exist. As the public face of Cromwell Solar, a firm priding itself on our technical abilities, our electricians are expected to be professional and to obtain and be able to convey their expertise in solar energy systems.
Responsibilities
Reading blueprints and ensuring all plans are within code
Supervising electrical technicians
Receiving delivery and checking inventory for each project
Installation of Generators, Solar Inverters, lighting retrofits, car chargers, battery backups, peak load management, etc for both residential and commercial projects
Mechanical/structural mounting of electrical equipment
Electrical wiring (AC and some DC)
Document completion of completed installation
Clean up of job site
Attend training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety
Photo documenting finished work
Maintaining Journeyman License
Additional duties required as needed
Requirements
Journeyman electrical license is required
Varied electrical experience preferred, such as in residential service
Must be able to routinely lift 50lbs
Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, etc.)
Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and be able to work on your feet for long periods of time
Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
High school diploma or GED required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal and driving screen
Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Thrive in a team environment
Ability to travel for out of town projects (generous travel stipend given)
Passionate interest in solar energy and environmental health
To apply send resume and cover letter with salary history to:
Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental:
Job Type: Full-time + benefits (health, 401k + match)
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Cromwell Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
To apply send resume and cover letter with salary history to:
Sarah Cromwell, President Cromwell Environmental: SCromwell@CromwellEnv.com