Lighting Technician

Lighting Maintenance Inc • Harmans, MD

1d

About The Position

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is hiring experienced lighting technicians to troubleshoot, repair and replace commercial lighting and illuminated signs. The role requires identifying the cause of lighting problems, making appropriate repairs and verifying that systems work before leaving the site. It focuses on commercial lighting and sign service, including work on LED fixtures, lighting circuits, parking lot and shopping center lighting, and illuminated signs. Technicians operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts at heights up to 50 feet, follow applicable safety procedures, and document and communicate completed work. Maryland independent electrical service assignments require a current Maryland journeyperson or master electrician license. In Virginia, an electrical trade license is preferred; technicians without an individual Virginia electrical license may be considered for assignments under the required supervision of a licensed electrician.

Requirements

• At least five years of hands-on commercial lighting maintenance, lighting service or closely related electrical and sign-service experience.
• Strong working knowledge of LED lighting and ability to diagnose driver, fixture, control, wiring and supply-power problems.
• Previous bucket-truck experience and ability to work safely at heights up to 50 feet.
• Experience troubleshooting lighting circuits, including underground circuits, and using electrical meters, circuit tracers and fault-locating equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, select appropriate replacement components and make repairs that meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company vehicle requirements; any additional driving credential must match the assigned vehicle.
• Reliable attendance, clear customer communication and ability to complete accurate electronic work orders.
• Ability to perform essential field duties, including outdoor work and use of ladders and aerial equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• For independent electrical service assignments in Maryland, a current Maryland journeyperson or master electrician license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Neon sign service experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with legacy fluorescent and HID lighting, lighting retrofits, photocells, timers and contactors is valuable.
• An electrical trade license is preferred in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and replace LED fixtures, drivers, modules, power supplies and lighting controls.
• Service shopping center and parking lot lights, pole lights, wall packs, canopy lights, floodlights and security lighting.
• Diagnose lighting-circuit problems, including loss of power, tripping breakers, damaged wiring and faults in underground circuits.
• Use locating and test equipment to identify problems and complete authorized repairs.
• Service illuminated signs, LED signs, channel letters and sign cabinets.
• Perform neon sign troubleshooting and repairs within qualifications and assigned duties.
• Operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts safely at working heights up to 50 feet.
• Complete equipment inspections and follow electrical, fall-protection and work-area safety procedures.
• Record diagnoses, work performed and materials used; take job photos; communicate with customers and dispatch; and verify completed repairs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employer-paid disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed