A professional who installs and repairs solar-energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water or other medium for residential, commercial, or industrial use. Responsibilities include:

• Locates and marks position of collectors, holding tank, and distribution system on structure, according to specifications and blueprints.
• Cuts holes in roof, walls, and ceiling to install equipment and plumbing, using power saws and drills.
• Installs supports and brackets to anchor solar collectors and holding tank, using carpenter's handtools.
• Cuts, threads, and fits plumbing according to specifications for connecting circulation system, using plumber's handtools.
• Lays out and connects electrical wiring between controls and pumps according to wiring diagram and knowledge of standard industry practice, using electrician's handtools.
• Tests electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
• Tests plumbing for leaks, using pressure gauge.
• Pushes control buttons to activate pumps and observes system to detect malfunctions.
• Repairs or replaces defective equipment.