Lead Lighting Technician
About The Position
Humbug Lighting is expanding beyond holiday lighting into a full-service permanent, landscape, and event lighting company. They are looking for a proven Lead Technician to grow with them. This is a year-round leadership opportunity that begins part-time and ramps to full-time in 2026, with a clear path to Territory Operations Manager. The Lead Lighting Technician is the face of Humbug on the job site and is fully accountable for install quality and customer experience. The role requires prior professional experience working on multi-story roofs, using extension ladders, and understanding roof safety. The holiday season is fast-paced, physically demanding, and requires long hours with commensurate production-based pay and bonuses.
Requirements
- 21+ years old
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Comfortable driving a company vehicle with crew members
- Professional experience working on multi-story roofs
- Proven ladder safety and roof access experience
- Strong communication skills and professionalism with customers
- Prior professional experience working on multi-story roofs
- Regularly used extension ladders and followed ladder safety protocols
- A working understanding of roof safety, pitch, footing, and situational awareness
- Remained productive and calm at height — as part of a job, not a hobby
Nice To Haves
- Low-voltage lighting experience
- Construction, roofing, or exterior trade background
- Prior crew leadership
- Lift experience or certification
Responsibilities
- Pulling work orders and materials from the warehouse
- Driving a company vehicle (with crew) to job sites
- Leading lighting installations start-to-finish
- Safely accessing and working on multi-story roofs
- Interacting directly with customers and identifying upsell opportunities
- Troubleshooting on-site using the core value: FITFO – Find Intelligent and Tactical Fixes and Options
- Escalating issues to the Operations Manager when appropriate
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Production-based pay (% of revenue) during install work
- Performance bonuses + sales commission
- Company vehicle provided
- Authority to run installs and make on-site decisions
- Clear advancement path to Territory Operations Manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
