Traveling LED Lighting Technician for Retrofit Upgrades

R-E-A-L; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

R-E-A-L is seeking a Commercial Lighting Technician to perform interior and exterior retrofit projects at commercial and retail facilities in Houston, TX. You will install LED systems, remove old components, and work from ladders and elevated platforms while following project specs and safety rules.

The role requires travel to customer locations and may include day, evening, overnight, or weekend work depending on project needs. Compensation includes hourly rates with per diem considerations.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial lighting, electrical, construction, maintenance, or similar field experience preferred.
• Experience with commercial lighting retrofit work strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with LED lighting systems and common commercial lighting components preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work at heights.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required aerial lift certifications.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to read basic project drawings, fixture schedules, and installation instructions.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial and retail lighting retrofit installations.
• Remove and replace existing lamps, ballasts, drivers, fixtures, and related lighting components.
• Install LED lamps, retrofit kits, fixtures, drivers, sensors, and lighting controls.
• Perform interior and exterior lighting upgrades.
• Identify existing lighting equipment and verify replacement components against project specifications.
• Assemble, install, and replace commercial lighting fixtures and components.
• Perform basic lighting troubleshooting and testing.
• Follow project drawings and site documentation.
• Safely operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, and aerial platforms.
• Work from ladders and elevated work platforms.
• Maintain clean work areas and protect customer property.
• Complete project documentation and reporting.
• Communicate project issues to Foreman.

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

R-E-A-L is seeking a Commercial Lighting Technician to perform interior and exterior retrofit projects at commercial and retail facilities in Houston, TX. You will install LED systems, remove old components, and work from ladders and elevated platforms while following project specs and safety rules.

The role requires travel to customer locations and may include day, evening, overnight, or weekend work depending on project needs. Compensation includes hourly rates with per diem considerations.