Experienced Outdoor Lighting Technician

Humbug Holiday Lighting; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Humbug Lighting in Fort Mill, SC, seeks an experienced Outdoor Lighting Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot low-voltage landscape lighting for residential and commercial properties. You will read lighting designs, place fixtures, and ensure professional results on each project.

Join a growing, locally owned team that values reliability, quality workmanship, and customer service. This hands-on role offers diverse installations, seasonal work, and clear opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience installing low-voltage landscape lighting.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles, low-voltage wiring, transformers, and lighting components.
• Comfortable working outdoors, on ladders, and at heights.
• Ability to troubleshoot installation and maintenance issues.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting equipment and working in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot low-voltage landscape lighting systems, including transformers, wiring, fixtures, and connections.
• Install permanent LED roofline lighting systems on residential and commercial properties.
• Perform holiday lighting installations, maintenance, and removals as needed.
• Read lighting designs and installation plans to ensure proper fixture placement and professional results.
• Diagnose and repair lighting issues, including wiring problems, faulty connections, and malfunctioning fixtures.
• Safely operate ladders, lifts, power tools, and installation equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and provide a professional customer experience.
• Work independently or alongside a small installation crew to complete projects efficiently.

Skills

Low-voltage wiring

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading lighting designs

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Tools

LED fixtures

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Humbug Lighting | Fort Mill, SC & Surrounding Areas

About Us

Humbug Lighting is a locally owned outdoor lighting company serving Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Lake Wylie, Indian Land, Waxhaw, and surrounding communities. We specialize in professional landscape lighting, permanent roofline lighting, and holiday lighting for residential and commercial properties.

We're growing and looking for an experienced, dependable Outdoor Lighting Technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to be part of building something great.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot low-voltage landscape lighting systems, including transformers, wiring, fixtures, and connections.
• Install permanent LED roofline lighting systems on residential and commercial properties.
• Perform holiday lighting installations, maintenance, and removals as needed.
• Read lighting designs and installation plans to ensure proper fixture placement and professional results.
• Diagnose and repair lighting issues, including wiring problems, faulty connections, and malfunctioning fixtures.
• Safely operate ladders, lifts, power tools, and installation equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and provide a professional customer experience.
• Work independently or alongside a small installation crew to complete projects efficiently.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous hands‑on experience installing low‑voltage landscape lighting systems or similar.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles, low‑voltage wiring, transformers, and lighting components.
• Comfortable working outdoors, on ladders, and at heights.
• Ability to troubleshoot installation and maintenance issues.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting equipment and working in varying weather conditions.

Preferred:

• Experience installing permanent LED roofline lighting systems, such as Gemstone, Trimlight, or similar products.
• Experience with architectural, commercial, or holiday lighting installations.
• Familiarity with smart lighting controllers and programmable LED systems.
• Experience leading installation crews or managing projects independently.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who knows what they're doing in the field, takes ownership of their work, and genuinely cares about the finished product.

As a growing local business, we value reliability, communication, and doing things the right way. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, solving problems on-site, and helping us deliver installations we're proud to put our name on.

Why Join Humbug Lighting?

• Join a growing, locally owned family business.
• Work on a variety of residential and commercial lighting projects.
• Opportunity to grow into a lead installer or crew leadership position.
• Hands‑on work with professional outdoor lighting products and technology.
• Be part of a team that values quality over cutting corners.

Experience with landscape lighting is required. Permanent roofline lighting experience is a major plus.