Lighting Technician

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We are seeking a skilled Lighting Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize lighting systems across our commercial manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant lighting operations that support production activities, worker safety, and energy management objectives. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your technical expertise directly contributes to operational efficiency and workplace safety.

A hospitality mindset is fundamental to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our client. We seek candidates who excel in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high standards of accuracy, and adapt quickly to resolve challenges.

The Lighting Technician performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on all lighting systems throughout the facility, including high-bay fixtures, emergency lighting, exterior lighting, and specialty task lighting. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical issues, replacing defective ballasts, drivers, lamps, and fixtures, and maintaining accurate work order documentation.

Install new lighting fixtures and systems according to specifications and building codes. Execute lighting upgrades to improve energy efficiency and lighting quality. Coordinate with electrical contractors and facilities staff on major lighting projects and ensure all installations meet OSHA, NEC, and local electrical code requirements. Energy Management Program and maintain lighting control systems, occupancy sensors, and daylight harvesting systems. Support the facility's sustainability initiatives through proactive energy optimization and recommend cost-effective lighting solutions.

Conduct regular safety inspections of lighting systems and emergency lighting. Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations, electrical codes, and company safety protocols. Maintain proper lockout/tagout procedures during all electrical work. Respond promptly to emergency lighting failures affecting production or safety.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial or commercial lighting maintenance
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, lighting controls, and energy management
• Familiarity with LED technology, ballasts, drivers, and lighting control systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and lighting plans
• Experience working with aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and elevated work platforms
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Technical certification in electrical systems or lighting
• Experience with lighting control platforms
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification

• Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, and scaffolding (frequently up to 40 feet)
• Capable of lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures…