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Emergency Lighting Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Journeyman Electrician

Fort Worth, TX

$26.50 - $36.50/hr

... emergency lighting systems, and other similar type equipment. * Performs routine and preventive maintenance, and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of electrical ...

Lighting Auditor

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

A Lighting Auditor will: • Effectively walk buildings or campuses gathering data on customer's existing lighting system • Create take-off of lighting fixtures, emergency fixtures, and lighting ...

Primary tasks include demolition of old fixtures, installation of new fixtures including compact fluorescents, exit signs, emergency lighting and battery backup, occupancy sensors and retrofitting ...

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How much do emergency lighting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for emergency lighting in Texas is $19.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $21.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Emergency Lighting job?

An Emergency Lighting job typically involves the installation, maintenance, and inspection of emergency lighting systems in buildings. These systems are crucial for providing illumination during power outages or emergencies to ensure safe evacuation. Professionals in this role follow safety regulations, test backup power sources, and replace faulty components. They often work with businesses, hospitals, schools, and other public spaces to maintain compliance with fire codes and safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Emergency Lighting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Emergency Lighting installation and maintenance, you need a solid background in electrical systems, relevant technical training, and a good understanding of building and safety codes. Familiarity with testing equipment, emergency lighting control panels, and certifications such as an electrician’s license or NICET certification are often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure safety compliance, minimize downtime, and enable smooth coordination with clients and other trades.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Emergency Lighting?

Professionals working in Emergency Lighting typically perform tasks such as inspecting and maintaining emergency lighting systems, troubleshooting faults, conducting system tests, and ensuring compliance with local safety regulations. You may be responsible for installing new fixtures, replacing batteries or lamps, and updating maintenance records. Collaboration with facility managers, building inspectors, and other trades is common, especially during installations or renovations. This role often involves both scheduled service work and responsive repair calls, making adaptability an important asset.

What job categories do people searching Emergency Lighting jobs in Texas look for? The top searched job categories for Emergency Lighting jobs in Texas are:
Infographic showing various Emergency Lighting job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,540 per year, or $19 per hour.

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Job description

Facility Solutions Group is dedicated to timeless contribution and service in lighting, electrical, energy, and technology. Our mission is to consistently provide our customers with superior value through quality products, service, and support by contributing to the quality of life of all employees.

One of the nation's largest single-source providers of lighting and electrical products, electrical services, electrical construction, and energy management solutions is expanding its staff and seeking a Lighting Estimator to join the Dallas, TX team.

As a Lighting Estimator, you will provide accurate, competitive, and timely project pricing through systematic and careful drawing take-offs. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professional customer service, meet deadlines, work effectively in challenging environments, and be willing to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively review and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings
  • Complete lighting, lighting controls & emergency lighting take-off accurately and timely
  • Read and review lighting specifications to ensure they are in sync with the layout and application on drawings.
  • Interact with professionals (architects, engineers, lighting designers) when you find inconsistencies between specifications and drawings via RFI (request for information)
  • Check the specifications and quantities against the order when we win a project.
  • Review and account for lighting scope changes for bulletins/addendums on projects in progress to assist Project Management.
  • Determine costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins
  • Submit accurate and timely proposals/bids to customers
  • Collaborate with Management/Sales on all proposals
  • Increase overall project performance
  • Increase overall department performance
  • Interaction with manufacturers and factory sales reps to ensure competitive and timely pricing
  • Interaction with contractors to follow up on proposals/bids, review scope, and answer scope/project-related questions

Requirements

  • College graduate preferred
  • Lighting estimating experience a plus
  • Construction estimating experience is a plus
  • OASIS estimating software experience a plus
  • Experience with reviewing construction plans, specifications, architectural sketches, and other related construction documents
  • Ability to complete material take-offs a plus
  • Must be able to meet deadlines, multitask, work effectively in a challenging environment, and be willing to go the extra mile
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Strong quantitative and analytical math skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.


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About Facility Solutions Group

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For 40 years, FSG has helped Businesses of all sizes with Lighting, Electrical, Signage & Technology challenges. But it is not what we do that makes us different, it's why we do it. FSG was founded in 1982 on the guiding principle that Hard work, Dedication to excellence, and Continual learning will always yield a positive result for everyone involved. Since then, FSG has grown from a Small lighting Distributor in San Antonio Texas, to one of the Nation's largest lighting Distributors and Electrical Contractors. Today, FSG employs more than 2000 Employees Nationwide and works with more than a thousand affiliate vendors from all four corners of the Nation. FSG's customers list includes every type of Business from top name Multisite Consumer Brands, to General Contractors, to local neighborhood Businesses.

Industry

Facilities support services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

1982

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