Lighting Controls Technician - Field Travel & Growth

Spectrum Lighting San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Low voltage wiring

Networking basics

Device discovery software

Troubleshooting mindset

Clear communication

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Travel to job sites

Tools

Laptop

Multimeter

Commissioning gear

Networking tools

Job description

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.