Lighting Retrofit Foreman

Solis Lighting & Electrical Services; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Solis Lighting & Electrical Services is seeking a Crew Leader to supervise field crews, enforce safety protocols, and ensure projects stay on scope and code. You will delegate tasks, manage materials, and handle daily paperwork while coordinating with the Project Manager on job status.

Travel is required; overnight shifts may be necessary. The role demands strong communication, reliability, and a proven background in lighting retrofit projects to lead teams effectively on diverse job sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Lighting and Retrofit experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must be reliable and communicative.
• NRLT/ CSLT/ CALT certification preferred.
• Willing to work overnights.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize tasks from the Project Manager and delegate to the crew.
• Ensure all crew members wear proper safety gear at all times.
• Prepare materials and manage material inventories.
• Complete daily paperwork and communicate status to PM.
• Ensure projects meet scope and code workmanship.
• QC projects on close out.
• Enforce state breaks and safety regulations.
• Escalate personnel issues to the PM.
• Assist installing lighting fixtures, ballasts, and controls.
• Work from ladders, lifts, and roofs; handle tools and equipment.
• Comply with Government/local regulations and safety guidelines.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Customer service skills

Willingness to travel

Reliability

Safety awareness

NRLT/ CSLT / CALT preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As the Crew Leader you will supervise the crew members, ensure safety is the priority and enforce policies and procedures explained in the Company Handbook.

Job Description

• Prioritize the project tasks given to you by the Project Manager and appropriately delegate those tasks to the team.
• Ensure that all crew members are always using proper safety gear and precautions.
• Prepares materials and keep material inventories.
• Complete all necessary administrative paperwork such as filling out daily work tickets, taking necessary photos, checking in/out of jobs, and communicating with PM’s on job status and issues.
• Ensures projects are completed to scope and workmanship is up to code.
• QC’s projects on close out.
• Responsible for enforcing state laws such as the required 15-minute rest break and the 30-minute meal breaks that all employees are entitled to take.
• Escalate any personnel issues immediately to the Project Manager.
• Assist installing the light fixtures, lamps, ballasts, controls or other items associated with the lighting systems.
• Work from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Perform physically demanding tasks while conveying knowledge of basic/specialized tools and equipment throughout service job/work order process.
• Must understand and comply with Government/Local regulations and ordinances as well as any/all required Safety Guidelines.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Required to have at least 5 years of Lighting and Retrofit experience
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• Required valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel
• Must be reliable
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong customer service skills as you will work directly with on-site personnel
• NRLT, CSLT, and/or CALT Certification preferred.
• Must be willing to work overnights

Physical Requirements

• Overnight travel is required up to 80%
• Lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs
• Technicians may drive to multiple job sites daily

Work Environment

• Employee will work in a variety of environments including large retail stores, commercial buildings, warehouse space, etc.