Lighting Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Lighting Technician within the Facilities division. In this exciting role, you will provide labor support with routine interior and exterior lighting washing, relamping, repairs, rewiring fixtures, replacing ballasts, lamp holders, and adjusting, repairing, or replacing switches and remote low-voltage control systems for lighting on 120V, 277V, and 480V systems.

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans.
• Opportunities to grow in your career - check out our Tuition Assistance Program.
• A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams.
• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
• Parental bonding leave for both mothers and fathers.

• Perform routine interior and exterior lighting maintenance, washing, relamping, repairs, and retrofits.
• Rewire fixtures; replace ballasts, dimmers, igniters, capacitors, lamp holders, switches, and low-voltage lighting controls on 120V, 277V, and 480V systems.
• Install and retrofit LED, fluorescent, and H.I.D. lighting systems, including sensors and photocells, to meet sustainability standards.
• Troubleshoot lighting system malfunctions and adjust brightness, color temperature, and lens types to meet client needs.
• Perform Life Safety preventive maintenance and repairs for emergency lighting, exit signs, and ELDD compliance.
• Replace exterior poles and lights at varying heights and operate lifts, scissor lifts, boom trucks, and hand/power tools safely.
• Read blueprints, follow verbal and written instructions, attend safety meetings, and comply with all policies and safety procedures.
• Create and complete work orders, job logs, material quotes, training requirements, and accurate time reporting using Maximo and LETS systems.

• Demonstrated experience in performing lighting fixture and lamp maintenance.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, including a 5-year apprenticeship and at least 3 years at the journey level.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship or technical training in lighting.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Familiarity with applicable OSHA safety regulations pertaining to the electrical construction trade.
• Working knowledge of asbestos abatement regulations (EPA & Cal OSHA) and the UBC, National Electrical Code (NFPA 72/70 and 101), Life Safety Code for commercial and industrial buildings, and understanding of biological and chemical hazards.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and replace ballasts.
• Experience using multimeter test equipment.
• Working knowledge of and ability to implement lockout/tagout.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including ability to write close-out and log notes.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computers and tracking systems.
• Ability to work under time pressure, adverse weather conditions, customer demands, and backlog constraints.
• Ability to work under general direction, demonstrating good judgment and technical knowledge with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work extended workday and weekend assignments and be available to respond to emergency callbacks when necessary.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; work at heights; work in confined spaces and around rotating equipment under fluorescent lights; able to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl; manual dexterity in both hands; able to lift 50 lbs to chest height; distinguish colors and use color codes.
• Able to operate equipment such as a man lift, scissor lift, and boom-type lift trucks; experience using vehicle equipment.

• Knowledge of LBNL facilities layout, key personnel, procedures governing stores issues, safety program, and facilities design requirements.

• Appointment type: full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid), eligible for overtime pay.
• Salary range: $47.88 per hour, set by collective bargaining agreements.
• Background check: this position is subject to a background check; any convictions will be evaluated in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. A conviction history does not automatically disqualify an applicant.
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