Lighting & Shade Technician

Ostroff Electrical Contractors•Valley Stream, NY

5d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Lighting & Shade Technician is a field-based role in the ATS Lighting & Shading department. The technician supports installation, activation, testing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and punch-out work for lighting control, Ketra lighting, linear lighting, and motorized shade systems on high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Work takes place at active construction sites, finished spaces, and service locations. The technician verifies wiring; installs and activates devices; assists with programming; tests system operation; documents field conditions; and completes assigned punch-list items. The role works under the direction of the Director of Lighting & Shading and coordinates with ATS project management, Ostroff Electrical, general contractors, electricians, and other trades. The position is based at project sites throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and the surrounding metro area. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with overtime, early starts, late days, or occasional off-hours work potentially required by project milestones, site access, client availability, or commissioning needs. Tools, equipment, staged materials, and company resources are coordinated through the ATS/OE operations facility in Valley Stream, NY.

Requirements

At least 2 years of field experience with lighting control, low-voltage systems, motorized shades, AV systems, electrical systems, or related construction technology.
Ability to read and work from lighting-control drawings, shade drawings, panel reports, keypad reports, device schedules, and bills of material.
Working knowledge of low-voltage wiring practices.
Ability to identify basic wiring, device, and communication issues, as well as installation conflicts.
Comfort using laptops, mobile apps, programming software, device-discovery tools, and field-documentation tools.
Ability to work independently on active construction sites while following direction from ATS leadership.
Professional communication skills with clients, general contractors, electricians, and other trades.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Valley Stream office, staging locations, and NYC metro project sites.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, work from ladders, carry tools and equipment, and work in unfinished construction environments.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Lutron lighting-control or shading systems.
Experience with Lutron HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, Sivoia QS, Palladiom shades, or Lutron Designer.
Experience with Ketra, Rania, Lumaris, or other tunable lighting systems.
Experience with motorized shade installation, shade-limit setting, fabric alignment, fascia installation, and drapery-track setup.
Familiarity with high-end residential construction standards and finished-space expectations.
Familiarity with RF troubleshooting, processor communication, gateways, and network-connected control systems.
Lutron certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Exposure to RFIs, submittals, punch lists, change orders, and field reports.

Responsibilities

Install, mount, terminate, and activate lighting-control devices, keypads, processors, gateways, antennas, shade power supplies, and related low-voltage equipment within ATS scope.
Assist with panel trim-out, module activation, device addressing, and field verification of lighting-control equipment.
Terminate and dress low-voltage wiring for keypads, sensors, shade motors, gateways, processors, and control interfaces.
Install temporary and final keypads, engravings, faceplates, and related finish devices as required.
Install, adjust, and test motorized roller shades, drapery tracks, fascia, hem bars, and related components.
Assist with Ketra, Rania, Lumaris, and other controllable lighting fixtures within ATS scope.
Coordinate with Ostroff Electrical or the project electrician on line-voltage terminations, breaker work, fixture wiring, and other electrical work outside the technician’s scope.
Identify and report wiring problems, missing terminations, shorts, incorrect landings, damaged devices, missing parts, and other field conditions affecting system operation.
Assist with field programming and commissioning of Lutron HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, Ketra, Rania/Lumaris, and Sivoia QS or wireless shade systems.
Load, test, and update programming files as directed, and activate devices in Lutron Designer and related software platforms.
Test keypad functions, room controls, scenes, timeclock events, shade groups and limits, and overall system operation against approved documentation.
Confirm keypad button functions against approved engraving reports and client intent; adjust shade limits, groups, presets, and alignment as needed.
Verify RF coverage, processor and gateway communication, and device response throughout projects.
Flash and test lighting loads to confirm circuit assignments, dimming response, and keypad control.
Troubleshoot dimming issues, communication failures, shade-response and RF-coverage issues, incorrect wiring, and device faults.
Perform room-by-room testing of keypads, lighting zones, shades, sensors, and system functions.
Document open items, including issues caused by wiring, fixture compatibility, missing devices, incomplete construction, or work by others.
Support project punch walks, complete assigned punch-list items, respond to service calls and warranty items, and perform post-commissioning troubleshooting as assigned.
Coordinate return visits with the Director of Lighting & Shading, project manager, or field team.
Maintain accurate field notes, as-built information, and daily progress updates.
Report scope gaps, missing materials, damaged equipment, construction conflicts, and schedule concerns promptly.
Document device locations, wiring and shade conditions, load issues, and unresolved punch items.
Communicate professionally with site supervisors, electricians, general contractors, designers, client representatives, and internal ATS/OE staff.
Provide clear photos and written updates when field conditions require review by the Director of Lighting & Shading.
Track materials used and needed, and equipment requiring replacement or follow-up.