Lighting Technician

Job Summary

The Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems with a strong focus on parking lot, exterior, and site lighting. This role ensures safe, reliable, and code-compliant operation of lighting systems for commercial and industrial properties.
Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair parking lot lighting systems, including poles, fixtures, ballasts, drivers, and LED retrofits
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in exterior lighting circuits, photocells, timers, contactors, and control panels
• Perform lamp and fixture replacements for parking lots, walkways, garages, and perimeter lighting
• Diagnose and repair underground and overhead wiring feeding parking lot lights
• Install and service lighting controls such as photocells, motion sensors, time clocks, and smart lighting systems
• Conduct routine inspections to identify outages, damage, or safety hazards
• Use lifts, ladders, and bucket trucks to access elevated lighting fixtures
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, site plans, and wiring diagrams
• Coordinate with property managers, contractors, and inspectors
• Maintain accurate service records and material usage

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school preferred
• 2+ years of experience as an Electrical Technician or Electrician
• Hands-on experience with parking lot or exterior lighting systems
• Knowledge of LED lighting, drivers, ballasts, and control systems
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits using test equipment
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Bi-Lingual

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial lighting projects
• Bucket truck or lift certification
• Experience with lighting retrofits and energy-efficiency upgrades

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Comfortable working at heights
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• Outdoor and indoor commercial job sites
• Night or early morning work may be required for parking lot lighting repairs