Lighting Technician

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Targeted Hourly Pay Range: Minimum of $28.00 to a maximum of $40.00

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Lighting Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide installation and maintenance support for energy conservation lighting upgrade projects throughout the Southern California region. This would include installation, repair and maintenance of building lighting systems and equipment. The type of projects include, public works, k-12 schools, community colleges, commercial offices, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities and hospitality properties. The Field Electrician will report directly to the Project Manager assigned to the project.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Installation & maintenance of lighting systems.
2. Troubleshooting electrical problems.
3. Maintain and comply with safety regulations.
4. Operate aerial lift equipment.
5. Perform service related work activities.
6. Project material inventory and stock management.
7.  Ensure good housekeeping at the job site. 
8. Other miscellaneous tasks.

Education / Experience / Background

• High school education or graduate from an accredited electrical apprenticeship program, apprentice electrician or a closely related field, or
• Electrical construction experience, lighting retrofit experience, lighting maintenance experience.
• Preferred experience working in the lighting industry.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to identify and separate wires by color.
• Ability to work from A-frames, extension ladders and scaffolds at various heights.
• Ability to lift, position and fasten objects such as wire, conduit and light fixtures.
• Ability to carry materials and tools from location to location or floor to floor.
• Ability to work under hot and cold weather conditions, indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift and work with tools and equipment above head.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be dependable and able to multi-task with a strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.