Lighting & Shade Technician

Ostroff Electrical Contractors•Valley Stream, NY

4d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Lighting & Shade Technician is a field based position within the ATS Lighting & Shading department. This role supports the installation, activation, testing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and punch out of lighting control, Ketra lighting, linear lighting, and motorized shade systems on high end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. The technician will work on active construction sites and finished spaces to verify wiring, install and activate devices, assist with programming, test system operation, document field conditions, and complete assigned punch list items. Work will be performed under the direction of the Director of Lighting & Shading and in coordination with ATS project management, Ostroff Electrical, general contractors, electricians, and other trades.

Requirements

Minimum 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 issues, device issues, communication issues, and installation conflicts.
Comfortable 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 lbs, 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 control 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 keypads, temporary engravings, final keypads, faceplates, and related finish devices as required.
Install, adjust, and test motorized roller shades, drapery tracks, fascia, hem bars, and related shade components.
Assist with Ketra, Rania, Lumaris, and other controllable lighting fixtures where included in ATS scope.
Coordinate with Ostroff Electrical or the project electrician for line voltage terminations, breaker work, fixture wiring, and other electrical work outside the technician’s direct scope.
Identify and report wiring issues, missing terminations, shorts, incorrect landings, damaged devices, missing parts, and other field conditions that affect system operation.
Assist with field programming and commissioning of Lutron HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, Ketra, Rania/Lumaris, and Sivoia QS / wireless shade systems.
Load, test, and update programming files as directed.
Activate devices in Lutron Designer and related software platforms.
Test keypad functions, room control, scenes, timeclock events, shade groups, shade limits, and overall system operation against approved documentation.
Confirm that keypad button functions match approved engraving reports and client intent.
Adjust shade limits, groups, presets, and alignment as required.
Verify RF coverage, processor communication, gateway communication, and device response throughout the project.
Flash and test lighting loads to confirm proper circuit assignments, dimming response, and keypad control.
Troubleshoot dimming issues, communication failures, shade response issues, RF coverage issues, incorrect wiring, and device faults.
Perform room by room testing of active keypads, lighting zones, shades, sensors, and system functions.
Document open items clearly, including issues caused by wiring, fixture compatibility, missing devices, incomplete construction, or work by others.
Support project punch walks and complete assigned punch list items.
Respond to service calls, warranty items, and 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 material, damaged equipment, construction conflicts, and schedule concerns in a timely manner.
Document device locations, wiring conditions, 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 material used, material needed, and equipment requiring replacement or follow up.