Lighting Technician

POSITION TITLE: Holiday Lighting Technician (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req
8594
DEPARTMENT: Arts & Culture
LOCATION: GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $17.00 - 18.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Final date to receive applications is 11:59 p.m. MT on 9/24/2026
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• Background check

Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, weare focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge,skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you toview your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

The seasonal Holiday Lighting Technician position extends from late September through the end of January. Duties focus on working outside with a small team to provide holiday lighting installation services, light display operations during event programming, and holiday light de-installation for The Gardens on Spring Creek premiere Halloween and Winter Holiday light display events, hosted in late October and throughout the month of December.

This role will also support additional event set-up support including set and strike of event signage, barricades, tables and chairs, and similar event supplies, and will additionally support and respond to grounds and janitorial maintenance issues during event operations, including snow removal as applicable.

This position will be scheduled approximately 24 hours per week. Shifts focusing on installation and de-installation will be scheduled during regular business hours. Event operational shifts will be scheduled during evenings and weekends.

• Install holiday light displays across an outdoor botanic garden setting, including string lights, on various trees, shrubs, grasses, etc. Install and program spotlights to illuminate sculptures, RGB displays, trees, and other decorative elements, among many other types of visual displays.
• Use a variety of tools/ladders and equipment to install specialty light displays.
• Works carefully and intentionally around curated botanic garden beds to minimize damage to surrounding plantings and infrastructure during light installation and de-installation.
• During event operations, monitors event areas for light display performance and overall venue tidiness and operational readiness.
• Independently manages day-of event light operations through testing, troubleshooting, and resolving light display issues.
• Manages onsite heater and propane devices.
• Provides pathway maintenance and custodial duties during event operations including snow shoveling, pathway ice treatment, servicing trash and recycling receptacles, restocking and tidying restrooms, addressing spills, and similar duties.
• Supports the set and strike of event equipment including tables, chairs, sign frames, barricades, cones, AV equipment, tents, linens, etc. according to event diagrams and written plans.
• Functions both independently and as a member of a team to execute duties.
• Uses lists, event plans, and diagrams to identify priorities and line out actions for shift.
• Responsible for operational readiness while on duty. Remedies or reports deficiencies to supervisor or event lead on duty.
• Perform janitorial and custodial duties as part of daily duties as needed.
• Perform basic repair and troubleshooting of light displays and event equipment or supplies as applicable.
• Scheduled to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, weekends and evenings.
• Perform work without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment with ability to identify & prioritize daily duties and unexpected challenges.
• Assists with resource inventory, equipment maintenance, or other event-related projects as assigned.
• Direct and support volunteers performing light-related projects.
• May support other Arts and Culture Department facilities, as needed and assigned.

This position is not responsible for the…