Lighting Technician

About the role

The Lighting Technician will provide labor support with routine interior/exterior lighting maintenance, washing, relamping, repairs, and retrofits. Specific tasks include rewiring fixtures, replacing ballasts, dimmers, igniters, capacitors, lamp holders, switches, and low-voltage lighting controls on various voltage systems. The role also involves installing and retrofitting LED, fluorescent, and HID lighting systems, troubleshooting lighting system malfunctions, and performing life safety preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine interior/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 HID lighting systems, including sensors and photocells, to meet sustainability standards.
• Troubleshoot lighting system malfunctions and adjust brightness, color temperature, and lens types to client needs.
• Perform Life Safety preventive maintenance and repairs for emergency lighting, exit signs, and ELDD compliance.
• Replace exterior poles/lights at varying heights and operate lifts, scissor lifts, boom trucks, and hand/power tools safely.
• Read blueprints, follow verbal/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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in performing lighting fixture/lamp maintenance.
• Must possess all the qualifications and skills of a journey-level lighting technician (5 year apprenticeship and minimum of 3 years at journey level, total of 8 years).
• Completion of formal apprenticeship or technical training in Lighting.
• Must have a valid California Driver's license.
• Familiarity with applicable OSHA safety regulations pertaining to the electrical construction trade.
• Working knowledge of the regulations associated with asbestos abatement (EPA & Cal OSHA); knowledge of the UBC, National Electrical Code (NFPA 72/70 and 101), and Life Safety Code as related to commercial and industrial buildings; understanding of biological and chemical hazards in the area of construction safety.
• 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 and a strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under the pressure of time, adverse weather conditions, customer demands, and backlog constraints.
• Able to work under general direction, demonstrating good judgment and technical knowledge with a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to work extended workday/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, around rotating equipment, under fluorescent lights; able to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl; manual dexterity in both hands; able to lift 50lbs. to chest height; distinguish colors and use color codes.
• Able to operate equipment such as man lift, scissor lift, and boom-type lift trucks and experience using vehicle equipment (man lift, scissor lift, boom-type trucks, etc).

Desired skills/knowledge

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

Additional information

This is a full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid), eligible for overtime pay. The salary for this position is set at $47.88/hourly. Salary for this position is predetermined based on collective bargaining agreements set rates. Appointment type: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here). Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Union Represented: This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov