Christmas Lighting Installer (Seasonal)

Brite Nites; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 54,600 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly consistent pay

Paid training

Crew-based work

Housing assistance for out-of-area candidates

Job summary

A seasonal lighting company in Rockville is seeking Lighting Technicians for the 2026 season. This role involves outdoor physical work, including climbing ladders to install Christmas lighting on buildings and trees. Candidates should have experience in similar outdoor jobs and be comfortable working in varied weather conditions. The position offers biweekly pay and no prior lighting experience is required. Training will begin in September 2026 and follows a full-time schedule during the peak season.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in landscaping, roofing, painting, construction, or similar physical work.
• Ability to handle changing weather conditions.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install Christmas lighting on residential and commercial buildings.
• Work from heights utilizing ladders and roofs.
• Collaborate in teams to complete installations efficiently.

Skills

Physical outdoor work experience

Comfortable with heights

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to work in a two-person team

Job description

About Brite Nites

Brite Nites is a nationally recognized leader in custom holiday and year-round lighting design. Since 1993, we’ve brought spaces to life with immersive lighting experiences for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Our reputation is built on creativity, quality, and exceptional service.

We're currently hiring seasonal Lighting Technicians for our 2026 season.

About the role

What the work is actually like (read this carefully):

• You’ll be outside all day in cold, rain, and sometimes snow
• 10+ hour days, 6 days a week during peak season
• You’ll be on ladders and roofs daily — if you’re not comfortable at heights, this isn’t the right fit
• The work is physical — climbing, carrying equipment, repetitive overhead work
• The season is compressed: ~3-4 months of intense work (potential for extended season)

If that sounds like your kind of thing, keep reading.

Pay:

$1,200$1,800/week depending on experience and role

Schedule:

Full-time seasonal, training starts September 2026

Training:

Provided — no prior Christmas lighting experience needed

What you’ll do

• Install Christmas lighting on homes and commercial buildings
• Work on ladders (up to 32 ft), roofs, and occasionally in trees or on cherry pickers
• Hang, clip, and staple light strands along rooflines, trees, and structures
• Work in 2-person crews serving residential clients
• Potential for takedown work through January-February (not guaranteed for all hires)

Qualifications

Who does well in this role:

• People who’ve finished a full season of physical outdoor work before (landscaping, roofing, painting, construction, tree trimming, guiding, wildfire crews)
• People comfortable with heights and changing weather
• People who show up on time and finish what they start
• People who work well on a 2-person team with minimal supervision

What we offer:

• Consistent biweekly pay throughout the season
• Paid training before season starts
• Crew-based work — you’ll have a partner, not be working alone
• Housing assistance may be available for out-of-area candidates
• A seasonal gig that bridges the gap between your main season and spring

No resume required. We’ll ask you a few quick questions and get back to you within 48 hours.

The pay range for this role is:

• $1,200 - $1,800 per week (HQ)
• $1,200 - $1,800 per week (East Coast: DMV)
• $1,200 - $1,800 per week (Pacific Northwest: Norcal)