Lighting Technician

Lighting Maintenance Inc•Harmans, MD

2d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Lighting Maintenance Inc. is hiring experienced lighting technicians to troubleshoot, repair, and replace commercial lighting and illuminated signs. The role serves shopping centers, parking lots, and other commercial sites, including lighting fixtures, circuits, and signage. Technicians identify the cause of problems, make appropriate repairs, and verify systems work before leaving the site. The position requires at least five years of relevant hands-on experience and includes operating bucket trucks and aerial lifts at heights up to 50 feet. Maryland assignments requiring independent electrical service require a current Maryland journeyperson or master electrician license. In Virginia, an electrical trade license is preferred; experienced technicians without an individual Virginia electrical license may be considered for work performed under the required supervision of a licensed electrician. The position is described as full-time and hourly, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Starting pay depends on relevant experience, troubleshooting ability, and qualifications; no pay range is provided.

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.
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.
For Virginia assignments, work by technicians without an individual Virginia electrical license must be performed under the required supervision of a licensed electrician.

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 for Virginia assignments.

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 underground-circuit faults; use locating and test equipment to identify causes 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.