Lighting Technician
Aerotek
**Job Title: Lighting Technician**
**Job Description**
Working under general supervision, the Lighting Technician is responsible for the repair, service, maintenance, and installation of retrofit upgrade fixtures for a variety of existing commercial lighting fixtures, both indoors and outdoors. This includes tasks such as ballast replacement, socket repair, wire inspection, and modification of new components and parts. Assignments are typically received in the form of work orders or verbal instructions.
**Responsibilities**
+ Proactively inspect, troubleshoot, repair, or replace indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures.
+ Dismantle and rewire existing fixtures as necessary for proper function.
+ Test for the absence of voltage.
+ Adjust, test, change, and replace sockets.
+ Install retrofits when appropriate.
+ Install, maintain, and repair emergency and regular ballasts.
+ Clean lenses and reflectors of lighting fixtures.
+ Respond to lighting calls and conduct additional lighting repairs with approval from lighting lead or supervisor.
+ Safely disconnect line power and alternate power sources (generator or inverter); identify and secure emergency circuits.
+ Maintain rolling lamp inventory in the service vehicle.
+ Communicate with supervisors and clients on work progress.
+ May perform any of the duties described in the Lighting Technician I specification or other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Two years of commercial lighting experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
+ Ability to follow and use electrical safety procedures (e.g., lock out/tag out).
+ Knowledge of lighting products and parts required for the job.
+ Experience in lighting maintenance.
+ Knowledge of recent National Electric Code (NEC) lighting codes pertaining to products and parts required for commercial lighting.
+ Ability to apply work orders.
+ Demonstrated ability to work safely, independently, and efficiently.
+ Excellent communication and customer service skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to learn and apply commitment to a respectful workplace, including Affirmative Action, diversity, and a workplace free of sexual harassment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Non-commercial Driver’s License.
+ Must obtain electric lift certification within 90 days of hire.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a team that values safety, independence, and efficiency. Enjoy a respectful workplace that champions diversity and is free of harassment. Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and professional growth.
**Work Environment**
Required to wear appropriate uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Work will be conducted indoors, outdoors, and in clean rooms, with exposure to electricity up to 277 volts AC and heights up to 30 feet.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Stanford, California.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $44.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Stanford,CA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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