Outdoor Lighting Technical Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an Outdoor Lighting Technical Manager in Virginia Beach, VA. This hands-on leadership role combines field support with technical coaching to elevate installation quality and standards.

You will mentor technicians, troubleshoot complex lighting systems, and collaborate across teams to drive improvements while ensuring customer satisfaction and on-site safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in landscape/low-voltage lighting or related fields.
• Experience coaching, training, or mentoring teammates is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for outdoor lighting systems.
• Coach and train technicians on installation practices and quality standards.
• Diagnose issues: low-voltage wiring, transformers, controllers, permanent/holiday lighting.
• Plan field visits for installations and QA.
• Develop training materials and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors and teams to improve products and processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Coaching/Training

Communication

Leadership

Education

Electrical or low-voltage certifications

Job description

Outdoor Lighting Technical Manager

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Overview

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Outdoor Lighting Technical Manager for a growing organization in the outdoor lighting industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on lighting professional looking to transition into a leadership and technical coaching role.

If you have extensive experience with low-voltage lighting systems, enjoy solving technical challenges, and have a passion for mentoring others, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for outdoor lighting systems.
• Coach and train technicians on installation best practices and quality standards.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving:
  • Low-voltage wiring
  • Transformers
  • Controllers
  • Permanent lighting systems
  • Landscape lighting
  • Holiday lighting
• Conduct field visits to support installations and quality assurance.
• Develop training materials, field standards, and technical documentation.
• Review project photos and installation details to identify solutions and improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to improve products and processes.
• Assist with onboarding and technical development of new team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Landscape lighting
  • Low-voltage electrical systems
  • Permanent lighting
  • Holiday lighting
  • Irrigation
  • Exterior construction
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coaching, training, or mentoring others preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working independently and in team environments.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Electrical or low-voltage certifications are a plus but not required.

Ideal Background

Candidates may currently work as a:

• Lead Lighting Technician
• Landscape Lighting Lead
• Low-Voltage Technician
• Permanent Lighting Installer
• Holiday Lighting Lead
• Irrigation Lead
• Exterior Construction Lead
• Field Trainer
• Installation Supervisor
• Technical Coach

Work Environment

This position offers a combination of office, field, and travel responsibilities. Duties may include:

• Outdoor job sites
• Customer properties
• Ladder and roofline work
• Technical inspections
• Training sessions
• Occasional overnight travel (less than 30%)

Most work is performed Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility required during peak seasons.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who is:

• Field-tested and technically confident
• Patient and able to teach others
• Positive and solution-oriented
• Professional with customers and team members
• Organized and process-driven
• Comfortable moving from hands-on installation into a leadership role

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Team events and company-sponsored activities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to grow beyond field installation and become a key technical leader within a rapidly expanding organization. You'll help shape installation standards, mentor technicians, improve customer experiences, and play a major role in the company's continued growth.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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