Holiday Lighting Crew Lead

Pest Hunters - Mosquito Hunters - Humbug Holiday Lighting; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

Humbug Holiday Lighting of Suburban Essex is seeking an energetic Holiday Lighting Crew Lead in Millburn, NJ. This seasonal, hands-on leadership role involves guiding a crew through installations, takedowns, and maintenance, while delivering high-quality, safe results for homeowners and businesses.

Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in lighting, landscaping, or related fields, with a knack for scheduling, quality workmanship, and excellent customer-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small crew in field settings.
• Proven ability to coordinate schedules and assign tasks.
• Strong communication with homeowners and team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew during holiday lighting installations, takedowns, and maintenance visits
• Safely install, troubleshoot, and remove exterior holiday light displays on residential and commercial properties
• Ensure all installations meet quality and safety standards, including ladder and roofline work
• Manage daily job schedules, coordinate crew assignments, and communicate with office staff
• Inspect lighting systems and perform on-site repairs or bulb replacements as needed
• Maintain and organize equipment, vehicles, and inventory at job sites and in the warehouse
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent the Humbug brand professionally on every job

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Job description

Humbug Holiday Lighting of Suburban Essex is looking for an energetic and dependable Holiday Lighting Crew Lead to join our seasonal team in Millburn, NJ! This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll help bring the magic of the holiday season to life for homeowners and businesses across the community. If you love working outdoors, leading a team, and making people smile, this is the perfect seasonal opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew during holiday lighting installations, takedowns, and maintenance visits
• Safely install, troubleshoot, and remove exterior holiday light displays on residential and commercial properties
• Ensure all installations meet quality and safety standards, including ladder and roofline work
• Manage daily job schedules, coordinate crew assignments, and communicate with office staff
• Inspect lighting systems and perform on-site repairs or bulb replacements as needed
• Maintain and organize equipment, vehicles, and inventory at job sites and in the warehouse
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent the Humbug brand professionally on every job

Requirements

• Prior experience in holiday lighting, landscaping, construction, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small crew and manage time effectively in the field
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders and on rooftops in various weather conditions
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible seasonal schedule including weekends
• Positive attitude and strong customer-facing communication skills

About Us

Humbug Holiday Lighting is a proud division of Pest Hunters, a trusted home services company serving Suburban Essex County, NJ. We've built a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and delivering stunning holiday displays that our customers look forward to year after year. Our team enjoys a fun, fast-paced seasonal work environment where hard work is recognized and every install is something to be proud of.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Pest Hunters/Humbug Corporate.