Solar Installers For Historic Preservation
NOW HIRING: Former Solar Installers — Join Our Historic Preservation Team!
Renaissance Historic Exteriors is looking for experienced former Solar Installers who are ready to take their technical skillset and apply it to historic preservation and specialty roofing/trades work .
If you’ve worked in solar installation, you already have many of the core skills we value:
- Comfortable working at heights
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Precision, safety, and problem-solving
- Experience with roof systems, climbing equipment, heavy lifting, and hand/power tools
Now take that knowledge and grow into a high-demand, highly skilled historic trades career with us.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with slate, tile, and copper roofing restoration.
- Support installation and repair on historic structures.
- Work hands-on with high-end materials.
- Travel across the Midwest for project work.
- Contribute to award-winning preservation projects.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in solar installation.
- Strong work ethic and comfort working outdoors.
- Ability to learn specialty roofing and historic preservation techniques.
- Willingness to travel for project-based work.
- Commitment to safety and craftsmanship.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay: $25.00–$50.00/hr based on experience.
- Group Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (eligibility after 90 days).
- Opportunities for apprenticeships and career advancement.
- Year-round work with a reputable, award-winning company.
Primary Office: Belvidere, IL
Projects throughout the Midwest Region .
Renaissance is a nationally recognized commercial and residential historical restoration company, specializing in traditional exterior historical building systems. Our craftsman work on roofing systems, structural and finish carpentry, masonry, architectural sheet metal and other historical systems not commonly found in current construction methods. Our clients include State Capitols, Churches, Universities, Libraries, Private Estates and properties of all types on the National Register of Historical Places. We have been awarded numerous local and national awards for our efforts. We have an industry leading safety program to protect our team members.
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