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Shine of Carmel

Christmas Lighting Installer

Carmel, IN · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... holiday lighting installers for the Carmel and Indianapolis area. We offer weekly hourly pay, an ... Seasonal applicants and those interested in staying with Shine full time are both welcome. If you ...

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MosquitoNix

MosquitoNixTechnician & Installer

Bluffton, SC · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and removal of seasonal holiday lighting displays ... Safely install lighting on rooflines, trees, landscaping, and other outdoor features using ladders ...

Sparkle Squad

Holiday Lighting Installer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$22 - $35/hr

Holiday Lights Installer Employer: Sparkle Squad Location: Castle Rock Compensation: $22-$35/hr ... Seasonal Full-Time & Part-Time Season: October 1 - December 14 + January Takedowns Make Great Money.

Sandy Beach Lighting and Design Co

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Low Voltage Technician- Outdoor Lighting + Audio

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

WHO WE ARE Sandy Beach Lighting & Design Co. designs and installs award-winning outdoor lighting systems, architectural audio, and seasonal displays that transform homes, businesses, and civic spaces.

Blingle Premier Lighting of Lexington

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Outdoor Lighting Technician - Level 1

Lexington, KY · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Work on ladders and occasionally on roofs during installations * Assist with seasonal holiday lighting installation and takedown * Load tools and materials and keep job sites organized * Work ...

Blingle Premier Lighting of Lexington

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Outdoor Lighting Technician - Level 1

Lexington, KY · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Work on ladders and occasionally on roofs during installations * Assist with seasonal holiday lighting installation and takedown * Load tools and materials and keep job sites organized * Work ...

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How much do seasonal lighting installer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal lighting installer in the United States is $24.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a seasonal lighting installer?

Seasonal Lighting Installers are professionals who set up, maintain, and remove decorative lighting displays for holidays or special events, most commonly during the winter holiday season. They work with various types of lights and decorations on residential and commercial properties, ensuring safe and visually appealing installations. Their responsibilities include planning the design, safely installing lights on rooftops, trees, and landscapes, troubleshooting any issues, and removing the decorations after the season ends. This job often requires working outdoors, sometimes at heights, and a good understanding of electrical safety.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a seasonal lighting installer?

To thrive as a Seasonal Lighting Installer, you need strong manual dexterity, basic electrical knowledge, and comfort working at heights, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, ladders, safety harnesses, and sometimes OSHA safety certifications is typical. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication with clients and team members are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial to ensure safe, efficient installations and high customer satisfaction during busy seasonal periods.

What are common challenges faced by seasonal lighting installers, and how can they be managed?

Seasonal Lighting Installers often encounter challenges such as working outdoors in varying weather conditions, managing tight project deadlines, and ensuring safety while working at heights or with electrical components. Effective communication with clients and team members is essential to clarify expectations and avoid last-minute changes. Staying organized, following proper safety protocols, and being adaptable to changing schedules can help installers succeed and maintain a high level of service throughout the busy season.

What is the difference between Seasonal Lighting Installer vs Electrical Apprentice?

AspectSeasonal Lighting InstallerElectrical Apprentice
CertificationsMay require electrical safety and installation certificationsRequires electrical training, often enrolled in apprenticeship programs
Work EnvironmentPrimarily outdoor, seasonal installations during holidaysIndoor and outdoor, year-round, including construction sites
Industry UsageUsed mainly in holiday lighting and decorative installationsUsed across various electrical fields, including residential and commercial

While both roles involve electrical work, Seasonal Lighting Installers focus on outdoor holiday lighting setups, often requiring safety certifications. Electrical Apprentices are in training for broader electrical work, gaining experience across multiple environments. The roles overlap in electrical safety knowledge but differ in scope and seasonality.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Lighting Installer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,468 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Christmas Lighting Installer

Carmel, IN • On-site

Shine Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting
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$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental

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Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Shine of Carmel / Indianapolis | Starting the last week of September 2026
Shine is hiring holiday lighting installers for the Carmel and Indianapolis area. We offer weekly hourly pay, an additional daily performance bonus, and full-time employment opportunities on our window cleaning and pressure washing team after lighting season.
We're looking for dependable people who are comfortable with ladders and tools, work well with others, and take pride in the finished job. Experience in landscaping, construction, roofing, painting, window cleaning, or other hands-on work is welcome.
Pay and benefits
  • $20-$25 per hour, based on relevant experience and skills.
  • $50 daily performance bonus on qualifying workdays, in addition to hourly pay.
  • Full-time employment opportunities beyond lighting season for those interested in joining our window cleaning and pressure washing team.
  • Weekly pay
  • 30-day pay review, with an opportunity to increase your hourly rate within the advertised range based on demonstrated skills, reliability, and work quality.
  • $100 work-gear allowance after 30 days toward boots or cold-weather clothing.
  • Schedules communicated in advance, with updates when weather affects the work.

Daily performance bonus requirements will be explained during hiring.
What you'll do
  • Install roofline lighting, wrap trees and shrubs, and hang wreaths and garland at homes and commercial properties.
  • Prepare materials and work with your crew to complete professional installations.
  • Test displays and handle lighting maintenance throughout the season.
  • Remove, label, and pack lighting after the holidays.
  • Keep equipment, vehicles, and job sites organized.

What we're looking for
  • Consistent attendance and transportation to the reporting location.
  • Comfort with heights, ladders, and physical outdoor work.
  • Ability to carry equipment and work outdoors in changing fall and winter weather.
  • Willingness to take direction and learn installation methods.
  • Respect for teammates, equipment, and customers' property.
  • A steady work pace without cutting corners on safety or quality.

Previous holiday lighting experience is helpful, but not required.
Schedule and employment options
The holiday lighting season starts the last week of September and runs through February, including installation and post-holiday takedown. Hours vary with workload, the phase of the season, and weather.
Seasonal applicants and those interested in staying with Shine full time are both welcome. If you're interested in moving onto our window cleaning and pressure washing team after lighting season, let us know when you apply.
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Do you like people? Do people like you? Then...
It's a great time to shine!
This is your opportunity to forgo a suit, grab a Shine t-shirt, and start helping people while making a living. Let your light shine!
You can be a light for people - helping them stay safe while enjoying and maintaining the largest financial investment of their lives - their homes. You can be a light to your own team of like-minded people. You can be a light in your community and provide the type of services that everyone loves and needs, but don't have the time and expertise to get it done safely and correctly. Choosing to lead by serving is our passion.
Shine Window Care specializes in the following services:
  • Window Cleaning
  • Pressure Washing
  • Gutter Cleaning
  • Holiday Lighting

THE SHINE STORY: What started as one guy with a desire to create opportunities for others is now a nationwide family of businesses - working to spread light, caring excellence, and team success. In 1998, Chris Fisher graduated college and set out on a journey to build a company. From one guy with a squeegee, Shine is now a growing national franchise employing great people who make exceptional teams.
Our Franchises Need People Like YOU!
Whether you are already a window cleaning expert or have no experience at all, we are looking for those who display strong character, work ethic, and are driven to be the best! Shine provides all the training, technology, support, and know-how to help you get it done. You bring a smile and a heart for learning and the Shine business will work very well for you. Shine is the name we chose to describe the work we do, the people that do it, and the God we serve.
Our hope and intention is that our communities will see something different in us - something inspiring - something attracting.
Let your light shine!

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