How to hire a light technician

How to hire a light technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step light technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a light technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new light technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your light technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a light technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a light technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a light technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of light technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Light Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Light Technician	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$13-26
   Video Coordinator	A video coordinator normally works with sports teams to help them curate video footage of their games and training sessions. One important aspect of their job to travel away with the team for their games... Show more	$11-30
   Video Production Internship	A video production intern is responsible for supporting the digital content production team in creating engaging video content for the target audience of the business or according to a client's specifications and requirements. Video production interns familiarize themselves with the use of various software tools and applications, shadowing tenured video producers on actual applications and media publications... Show more	$10-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ladders
   • Hand Tools
   • Light Fixtures
   • OSHA
   • A/V
   • Video Equipment
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Test Equipment
   • Bucket Truck
   • Retrofit
   • Audio Systems
   • DOT
   • AC
   • Audio Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain and manage multiple stages: FOH mix, monitor mix, and video presentation editing mix.
   • Provide support for the engineering, furnishing, and installation of classify and unclassify video teleconferencing systems and video distribution systems.
   • Communicate with other departments and coordinators to maintain order.

   More light technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your light technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A light technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, light technicians' average salary in ohio is 53% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level light technicians 50% less than senior-level light technicians.
   • Certifications. A light technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a light technician's salary.

   Average light technician salary

   $40,111yearly

   $19.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level light technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average light technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$55,986	$27
   2	Nevada	$50,960	$25
   3	Massachusetts	$47,642	$23
   4	New York	$46,816	$23
   5	Virginia	$39,870	$19
   6	Georgia	$39,380	$19
   7	New Jersey	$39,197	$19
   8	North Carolina	$38,648	$19
   9	Maryland	$37,385	$18
   10	Colorado	$35,711	$17
   11	Utah	$35,237	$17
   12	Illinois	$34,891	$17
   13	Pennsylvania	$34,681	$17
   14	Florida	$34,659	$17
   15	Tennessee	$34,279	$16
   16	Michigan	$34,165	$16
   17	Texas	$33,643	$16
   18	Arizona	$33,241	$16
   19	Nebraska	$32,141	$15
   20	Arkansas	$31,467	$15

   Average light technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BlackRock	$62,483	$30.04
   2	Whitney Museum of American Art	$57,854	$27.81
   3	Los Angeles County Museum of Art	$54,364	$26.14
   4	Univision Communications	$52,332	$25.16	12
   5	Acuity Brands	$51,206	$24.62
   6	Binghamton University	$48,668	$23.40
   7	Fox News	$48,498	$23.32
   8	M.C. Dean	$47,512	$22.84	35
   9	Orion Lighting	$46,684	$22.44
   10	Ingles Markets	$45,772	$22.01
   11	AEG	$45,696	$21.97
   12	Napleton Automotive Group	$43,921	$21.12	1
   13	Food City	$43,788	$21.05
   14	Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.	$43,504	$20.92	1
   15	California Academy of Sciences	$43,439	$20.88
   16	Yaamava' Resort & Casino	$42,937	$20.64	1
   17	Window Genie	$42,650	$20.50	21
   18	Bruce Transportation Group	$41,716	$20.06
   19	Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System	$41,388	$19.90	6
   20	Gaylor Electric	$41,097	$19.76	6

4. Writing a light technician job description

   A good light technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a light technician job description:

   Light technician job description example

   This is not your typical 9-5 desk job! Do you enjoy being on the move and meeting new people every day? Do you thrive off teamwork, great pay and the feeling of a job well done? If so, working for Window Genie is for you and we’re actively hiring at this time!
   
   Window Genie is a nationally ranked home service franchise dedicated to improving the look and value of homes in our community through services such as window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and more!
   
   Window Genie of North CT covers territory throughout Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham down to Manchester and Vernon CT.
   Specific Responsibilities:
   
   
   Provide window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, chandelier cleaning and holiday lighting services Speak with customers about add-on services when identified Ensure the efficient use of materials and maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies on the vehicle Keep company vehicle and equipment properly serviced, clean, and in good working order and condition Complete invoices and follow work orders as required Perform other duties as needed which may include cross-training in related positions Job Requirements:
   
   
   No experience necessary but prior experience in any of our service categories is a plus Physical ability to lift ladders Willing and able to work up to 32′ on a ladder Excellent communication skills Professional appearance and personality Benefits:
   
   
   Paid Training Variety of projects Work both indoors and outdoors Year-round work Uniforms After Training Switch to a Commission Based Pay Structure Job advancement – Opportunity to run your own truck and crew! Nationally ranked growing company We are actively interviewing for this position!
   
   
   If you smile when you hear “hard work,” this might be the job for you. Because around here, the harder you work, the more jobs you do, the more you take home. At Window Genie®, we’re an elite group of people unafraid to handle even the toughest of jobs. And with flexible hours, you can find a schedule that works for you. Ready to join? Apply today. *All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Window Genie® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.

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5. Post your job

   To find light technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any light technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level light technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your light technician job on Zippia to find and recruit light technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit light technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new light technician

   Once you've selected the best light technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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