spectrum lighting san antonioSan Antonio, TX
Controls Technician
Controls Technician
Controls Technician
spectrum lighting san antonioSan Antonio, TX
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Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Spectrum Lighting | San Antonio, TX (HQ) with travel to customer sites across Texas
Full time | Field and office hybrid | Entry level through experienced, all welcome
Why Spectrum Lighting?
We bring buildings to life. Our team designs, commissions, and supports the smart lighting and controls systems that make schools, hospitals, offices, and industrial facilities safer, smarter, and easier to run. When you flip the switch on a finished project and the whole space responds exactly the way it should, that's your work lighting up the room. Literally.
You'll join a crew that has your back, learn from people who love this stuff, and build technical skills that are in serious demand.
The opportunity:
We're growing our Lighting Controls Technician team and hiring at multiple levels: Entry Level (Level I) and Experienced (Level II/III). If you're handy with low voltage wiring, get a kick out of solving puzzles, and enjoy being out in the field with customers, we want to talk to you.
What your days look like
Install, start up, program, and commission commercial lighting control systems, both wired and wireless
Read plans, risers, and submittals to verify device counts, addressing, and network topology
Track down and fix device, network, and integration issues (sensors, relays, gateways, BACnet/IP, timeclocks)
Run functional testing and sequence of operations checks, then document the as builts
Train facility teams and contractors on their new system and handle turnover sign offs
Coordinate with electrical contractors, distributors, reps, and manufacturers
Keep tickets, site notes, and photos current in our service system
Level II/III: lead small projects, mentor newer techs, and support BMS/AV integration
What you bring
Required at every level
Aptitude for low voltage work, plus comfort with a multimeter and basic hand tools
Working knowledge of networking basics (IP addressing, PoE, VLANs, Wi Fi vs. mesh)
Comfortable using laptops and software for device discovery, addressing, and firmware updates
A troubleshooting mindset and clear, professional communication
Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders when the job calls for it
Willingness to travel to job sites, with occasional overnight stays
Nice to have:
Experience with Acuity nLight, Lutron (Vive/Quantum), Crestron, Enlighted, Synapse, Wattstopper, Lithonia, Hubbell/Current, Cooper/Signify, or similar platforms
Familiarity with the NEC, commercial construction practices, and reading one lines and riser diagrams
Experience with BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, or BMS/AV integration
OSHA 10/30, TWIC, scissor lift certs, and the like
Manufacturer certifications (list them on your resume)
Which level fits you?
Level I (Entry): 0 to 2 years in electrical, controls, or IT, or a strong hobbyist background. We'll train you.
Level II/III (Experienced): 3 to 7+ years commissioning lighting controls or related systems (BAS, AV, security, networking)
Schedule and travel
Typical hours are Monday through Friday, with the occasional early start or after hours cutover
Mostly day trips across the region, with overnights running 10 to 25% depending on project load
Tools and support
Company laptop, software licenses, meters, and specialized commissioning gear
Paid manufacturer training and certification pathways
A clear career ladder: Level I to Senior Technician to Project Specialist or Engineer
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Level
Senior
Location
San Antonio, TX
Occupation
Lighting Technicians
Industry
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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