Low Voltage Lighting Technician

Hanleyri; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Year-round work

Overtime and advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Employee referral and tuition reimbur*

Job summary

Hanleyri, a design and build firm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, seeks a skilled landscape lighting installer to join our lighting team. You will install and maintain low-voltage systems across coastal Rhode Island, contributing to high-end residential landscapes.

You’ll work with designers and electricians, set fixtures, run wire, and fine-tune placements to achieve dramatic effects after dark. This role values craftsmanship, safety, and outdoor work in various weather.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in landscape lighting or low-voltage electrical work.
• Understanding of low-voltage systems and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in any weather.
• Read simple wiring diagrams or lighting layouts.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to Portsmouth office.
• Willingness to learn advanced systems.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining low-voltage landscape lighting systems.
• Running wire, setting fixtures, and connecting transformers safely.
• Troubleshooting lighting systems and replacing components as needed.
• Adjusting fixture placement and aiming for optimal effect and performance.
• Assisting with layout and planning of new lighting installations.
• Maintaining clean, organized tools, vehicles, and job sites.
• Working collaboratively with designers, electricians, and construction crews.
• Communicating with supervisors and clients to ensure satisfaction with results.

Skills

Low-voltage electrical work

Landscape lighting

Reading wiring diagrams

Problem-solving in field

Physical stamina

Tools

Multimeter

Drills

Trenching tools

Low-voltage wiring

Job description

• Paid sick leave
• Year-round work
• Overtime and advancement opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs

We are a design and build firm based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island that creates high-end landscapes throughout coastal New England. From site planning to finished stonework and plantings, we design, build, and maintain spaces that feel timeless, intentional, and uniquely tailored to each property.

Our lighting team enhances these landscapes for long after sunset, installing and maintaining elegant, high-performance outdoor lighting systems that bring each space to life.

Your Day & Team Looks Like:

Your day starts at 6:45 AM at our Portsmouth office with a quick team meeting before loading up the day’s tools and materials. You’ll travel to project sites across coastal Rhode Island, installing and servicing landscape lighting systems for some of the region’s most beautiful properties.

Most days, you’ll be setting fixtures, running low-voltage wire, connecting transformers, and fine-tuning light placement to achieve the perfect effect. You’ll work closely with the design and construction teams to integrate lighting into new builds, garden spaces, and existing landscapes. Every project is different, from illuminating stonework and plantings to creating architectural focal points that transform a property at night.

You Are:

Someone who has an eye for detail, enjoys working with your hands, and appreciates both design and precision. You’re comfortable with basic electrical work, know how to problem-solve in the field, and take pride in a clean, well-finished installation. You enjoy working outdoors and value craftsmanship in everything you do.

Responsibilities Include:

• Installing and maintaining low-voltage landscape lighting systems
• Running wire, setting fixtures, and connecting transformers safely and neatly
• Troubleshooting lighting systems and replacing components as needed
• Adjusting fixture placement and aiming for optimal effect and performance
• Assisting with layout and planning of new lighting installations
• Maintaining clean, organized tools, vehicles, and job sites
• Working collaboratively with designers, electricians, and construction crews
• Communicating with supervisors and clients to ensure satisfaction with results

Requirements:

• Several years of experience in landscape lighting, irrigation, or low-voltage electrical work
• Understanding of low-voltage systems and safety practices
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable using trenching tools, drills, and multimeters
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to our Portsmouth office
• Ability to read simple wiring diagrams or lighting layouts
• Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn advanced systems

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with FX Luminaire, Kichler, or similar lighting systems
• Knowledge of smart lighting controls and transformer programming
• Prior experience working with design-build or high-end residential projects
• Electrical or low-voltage certification
• Basic knowledge of irrigation or outdoor sound systems

Why Work With Us:

You’ll join a company that values creativity, precision, and long-term craftsmanship. Our projects are built to be experienced day and night, and you’ll play a direct role in how they come alive after dark. You’ll work on amazing properties, gain specialized technical skills, and collaborate with a talented design and construction team that takes pride in every detail.

• Paid sick leave
• Year-round work
• Overtime and advancement opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs