Christmas Lighting Installer (Seasonal)

Brite Nites; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 54,600 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Housing assistance

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Brite Nites in Toms River, New Jersey is hiring for the 2026 Christmas lighting season as a full-time seasonal installer. You’ll install lighting on homes and commercial properties, work on ladders and roofs, and perform outdoor, physically demanding tasks in all kinds of weather.

The role offers training, competitive weekly pay of 1,200–1,800 USD, and potential housing assistance; crews operate in two-person teams across a compressed seasonal schedule.

Qualifications

• Finished a full season of physical outdoor work (landscaping, roofing, construction) preferred.
• Comfortable with heights and changing weather.
• Punctual and able to complete tasks; works well in a 2-person team.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Job description

Christmas Lighting Installer (Seasonal)

Brite Nites, Toms River, New Jersey, United States

About this position

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.

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 per 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 have 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 bi‑weekly 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.

Pay range: $1,000–$1,600 per week (varies by region).