Controls Technician

Spectrum Lighting San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Híbrido; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Spectrum Lighting San Antonio is hiring for a Field and Office Hybrid Lighting Controls Technician at multiple levels. Entry Level and Experienced candidates are welcome to apply, with responsibilities spanning field installation, startup, and system commissioning for commercial lighting controls and networks throughout Texas.

Typical duties include reading plans, troubleshooting networks, training customer personnel, and leading small projects where needed.

Formación

• Aptitude for low voltage work and comfort with a multimeter and basic hand tools.
• Working knowledge of networking basics (IP addressing, PoE, VLANs, Wi-Fi vs. mesh).
• Comfortable using laptops and software for device discovery, addressing, and firmware updates.
• Troubleshooting mindset and clear, professional communication.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders when needed.
• Willingness to travel to job sites, with occasional overnight stays.

Responsabilidades

• Install, start up, program, and commission commercial lighting control systems, both wired and wireless.
• Read plans, risers, and submittals to verify device counts, addressing, and network topology.
• Track down and fix device, network, and integration issues (sensors, relays, gateways, BACnet/IP, timeclocks).
• Run functional testing and sequence of operations checks, then document the as builts.
• Train facility teams and contractors on their new system and handle turnover sign offs.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, distributors, reps, and manufacturers.
• Keep tickets, site notes, and photos current in our service system.
• Level II/III: lead small projects, mentor newer techs, and support BMS/AV integration.

Conocimientos

Low voltage wiring

Networking basics

Device discovery software

Troubleshooting mindset

Clear communication

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Travel to job sites

Herramientas

Laptop

Multimeter

Commissioning gear

Networking tools

Descripción del empleo

Spectrum Lighting | San Antonio, TX (HQ) with travel to customer sites across Texas

Full time | Field and office hybrid | Entry level through experienced, all welcome

Why Spectrum Lighting?

We bring buildings to life. Our team designs, commissions, and supports the smart lighting and controls systems that make schools, hospitals, offices, and industrial facilities safer, smarter, and easier to run. When you flip the switch on a finished project and the whole space responds exactly the way it should, that’s your work lighting up the room. Literally.

You’ll join a crew that has your back, learn from people who love this stuff, and build technical skills that are in serious demand.

The opportunity

We’re growing our Lighting Controls Technician team and hiring at multiple levels: Entry Level (Level I) and Experienced (Level II/III). If you’re handy with low voltage wiring, get a kick out of solving puzzles, and enjoy being out in the field with customers, we want to talk to you.

What your days look like

• Install, start up, program, and commission commercial lighting control systems, both wired and wireless
• Read plans, risers, and submittals to verify device counts, addressing, and network topology
• Track down and fix device, network, and integration issues (sensors, relays, gateways, BACnet/IP, timeclocks)
• Run functional testing and sequence of operations checks, then document the as builts
• Train facility teams and contractors on their new system and handle turnover sign offs
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, distributors, reps, and manufacturers
• Keep tickets, site notes, and photos current in our service system
• Level II/III: lead small projects, mentor newer techs, and support BMS/AV integration

What you bring

Required at every level:

• Aptitude for low voltage work, plus comfort with a multimeter and basic hand tools
• Working knowledge of networking basics (IP addressing, PoE, VLANs, Wi Fi vs. mesh)
• Comfortable using laptops and software for device discovery, addressing, and firmware updates
• A troubleshooting mindset and clear, professional communication
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders when the job calls for it
• Willingness to travel to job sites, with occasional overnight stays

Nice to have:

• Experience with Acuity nLight, Lutron (Vive/Quantum), Crestron, Enlighted, Synapse, Wattstopper, Lithonia, Hubbell/Current, Cooper/Signify, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with the NEC, commercial construction practices, and reading one lines and riser diagrams
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, or BMS/AV integration
• OSHA 10/30, TWIC, scissor lift certs, and the like
• Manufacturer certifications (list them on your resume)

Which level fits you?

• Level I (Entry): 0 to 2 years in electrical, controls, or IT, or a strong hobbyist background. We’ll train you.
• Level II/III (Experienced): 3 to 7+ years commissioning lighting controls or related systems (BAS, AV, security, networking)

Schedule and travel

• Typical hours are Monday through Friday, with the occasional early start or after hours cutover
• Mostly day trips across the region, with overnights running 10 to 25% depending on project load

Tools and support

• Company laptop, software licenses, meters, and specialized commissioning gear
• Paid manufacturer training and certification pathways
• A clear career ladder: Level I to Senior Technician to Project Specialist or Engineer