Full-Time Lighting Installation Technician - Low Voltage Solutions

Humbug Lighting is building Middle Tennessee’s premier outdoor lighting company, specializing in permanent roofline, landscape, and commercial outdoor lighting.

About the role

We’re looking for a full-time, year-round Lighting Installation Technician who wants to build a career, take ownership, and grow into a leadership role. This is a physically demanding outdoor position requiring professional experience working safely on ladders and roofs. Working at height is a major part of nearly every installation.

Responsibilities

• Install permanent roofline lighting systems
• Install low-voltage landscape lighting
• Install commercial outdoor lighting
• Run and secure low-voltage wiring
• Mount transformers, controllers, and lighting components
• Measure, cut, fit, and assemble materials accurately
• Work safely from ladders, roofs, and aerial lifts
• Load equipment and prepare job sites
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Troubleshoot field issues and improve installation processes

Physical Expectations

• Climb extension ladders repeatedly throughout the day
• Work safely on one- and two-story buildings
• Spend significant time on ladders and roofs
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Carry ladders, materials, and equipment
• Bend, kneel, squat, reach, and climb throughout the day
• Work outdoors in Middle Tennessee heat and humidity
• Maintain safe work habits after several hours of physical work

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Comfortable driving a company vehicle
• Professional experience working on ladders and roofs
• Strong understanding of ladder and roof safety
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently and solve problems

Skills

You should already be comfortable using:

• Tape measures
• Power drills and impact drivers
• Miter saws
• Levels and common hand tools
• Basic electrical hand tools

You do not need to be a master carpenter or electrician, but you must have good mechanical aptitude and be able to measure, cut, drill, and assemble materials accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Low-voltage or landscape lighting experience
• Permanent lighting installation experience
• Roofing, gutter, solar, or exterior construction background
• Crew leadership experience
• Aerial-lift experience or certification

Pay

$25–$30/hour, based on experience, plus performance bonuses, overtime opportunities, and sales commissions for referrals and upsells.

Benefits

• Company vehicle during work hours
• Paid training
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Our Culture

We are a small company with big ambitions. We work hard, take pride in our craftsmanship, solve problems instead of making excuses, and treat every customer’s property like our own.

• Own the Outcome
• Raise the Bar on Customer Service
• FITFO: Find Intelligent and Tactical Fixes and Options