Entry-Level Lighting & Controls Tech – Travel Perks

Evolved Lighting & Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition sponsorship

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Simple IRA

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Travel pay differential

Paid travel

Lodging

Per diem

Job summary

Evolved Lighting & Energy, based in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an entry level Lighting/Controls Technician to retrofit fixtures with LED technology and install occupancy sensors and building controls for commercial, industrial, and municipal customers across Ohio. The role requires 6 months+ tool experience, reliability, and the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts.

Occasional travel within Ohio is required, with background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to commute and travel within Ohio.
• 6 months+ experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience installing lighting fixtures, motion sensors and building controls preferred.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Identify wire connectors, couplings, and adapters.
• Must be able to work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts for a 40-hour week.
• Willing to travel to surrounding counties in Ohio for weekly projects.
• Background and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Retrofit existing light fixtures with LED technology.
• Remove old interior/exterior fixtures and install new LEDs.
• Install motion-activated occupancy sensors and building controls.
• Install LED tube retrofits and ballast bypass.
• Load/unload materials and equipment for job sites.
• Perform general maintenance of trucks and equipment.
• Maintain clean job sites and curb debris each shift.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Reliable Transportation

Hand and Power Tools

Tool experience with lighting fixtures

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Organized

Willingness to travel within Ohio

Background check & drug screen

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical equipment

Job description

Evolved Lighting & Energy, based in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an entry level Lighting/Controls Technician to retrofit fixtures with LED technology and install occupancy sensors and building controls for commercial, industrial, and municipal customers across Ohio. The role requires 6 months+ tool experience, reliability, and the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts.

Occasional travel within Ohio is required, with background and drug screening.