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About the Role
The Lighting & Shade Technician is a field-based role supporting the installation, activation, testing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and punch out of lighting control, Ketra lighting, linear lighting, and motorized shade systems on high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. The technician will work on active construction sites and finished spaces to verify wiring, install and activate devices, assist with programming, test system operation, document field conditions, and complete assigned punch list items.
Responsibilities
- Install, mount, terminate, and activate lighting control devices, keypads, processors, gateways, antennas, shade power supplies, and related low voltage control equipment.
- Assist with panel trim out, module activation, device addressing, and field verification of lighting control equipment.
- Terminate and dress low voltage wiring for keypads, sensors, shade motors, gateways, processors, and control interfaces.
- Install temporary keypads, temporary engravings, final keypads, faceplates, and related finish devices.
- Install, adjust, and test motorized roller shades, drapery tracks, fascia, hem bars, and related shade components.
- Assist with Ketra, Rania, Lumaris, and other controllable lighting fixtures.
- Coordinate with Ostroff Electrical or the project electrician for line voltage terminations, breaker work, fixture wiring, and other electrical work.
- Identify and report wiring issues, missing terminations, shorts, incorrect landings, damaged devices, missing parts, and other field conditions.
- Assist with field programming and commissioning of Lutron HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, Ketra, Rania/Lumaris, and Sivoia QS / wireless shade systems.
- Load, test, and update programming files as directed.
- Activate devices in Lutron Designer and related software platforms.
- Test keypad functions, room control, scenes, timeclock events, shade groups, shade limits, and overall system operation.
- Confirm that keypad button functions match approved engraving reports and client intent.
- Adjust shade limits, groups, presets, and alignment.
- Verify RF coverage, processor communication, gateway communication, and device response.
- Flash and test lighting loads to confirm proper circuit assignments, dimming response, and keypad control.
- Troubleshoot dimming issues, communication failures, shade response issues, RF coverage issues, incorrect wiring, and device faults.
- Perform room by room testing of active keypads, lighting zones, shades, sensors, and system functions.
- Document open items clearly, including issues caused by wiring, fixture compatibility, missing devices, incomplete construction, or work by others.
- Support project punch walks and complete assigned punch list items.
- Respond to service calls, warranty items, and post commissioning troubleshooting.
- Coordinate return visits with the Director of Lighting & Shading, project manager, or field team.
- Maintain accurate field notes, as built information, and daily progress updates.
- Report scope gaps, missing material, damaged equipment, construction conflicts, and schedule concerns.
- Document device locations, wiring conditions, shade conditions, load issues, and unresolved punch items.
- Communicate professionally with site supervisors, electricians, general contractors, designers, client representatives, and internal ATS/OE staff.
- Provide clear photos and written updates when field conditions require review.
- Track material used, material needed, and equipment requiring replacement or follow up.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of field experience with lighting control, low voltage systems, motorized shades, AV systems, electrical systems, or related construction technology.
- Ability to read and work from lighting control drawings, shade drawings, panel reports, keypad reports, device schedules, and bills of material.
- Working knowledge of low voltage wiring practices.
- Ability to identify basic wiring issues, device issues, communication issues, and installation conflicts.
- Comfortable using laptops, mobile apps, programming software, device discovery tools, and field documentation tools.
- Ability to work independently on active construction sites while following direction from ATS leadership.
- Professional communication skills with clients, general contractors, electricians, and other trades.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Valley Stream office, staging locations, and NYC metro project sites.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, work from ladders, carry tools and equipment, and work in unfinished construction environments.
Skills
- Lighting control systems
- Low voltage systems
- Motorized shades
- AV systems
- Electrical systems
- Construction technology
- Lutron lighting control
- Lutron shading systems
- Lutron HomeWorks QSX
- RadioRA 3
- Sivoia QS
- Palladiom shades
- Lutron Designer
- Ketra lighting
- Rania lighting
- Lumaris lighting
- Tunable lighting systems
- Motorized shade installation
- Shade limit setting
- Fabric alignment
- Fascia installation
- Drapery track setup
- RF troubleshooting
- Processor communication
- Gateways
- Network connected control systems
- RFIs
- Submittals
- Punch lists
- Change orders
- Field reports
Location
- Field / Project Sites, NYC Metro Area
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Field-based
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of field experience
Education Level
- Lutron certification or willingness to obtain certification
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Manufacturer training and certification support
- Opportunity for advancement within the Lighting & Shading department
About the Company
- Automated Technology Systems
- An Ostroff Electrical Company
- Valley Stream, NY