Seasonal Holiday Lighting Installation Specialist
Earn $25–35+/Hour | Middle Tennessee
Join one of Middle Tennessee's premium holiday lighting companies! Humbug Holiday Lighting installs professional Christmas lighting displays for homes and businesses throughout Clarksville, Nashville, and Franklin/Brentwood.
If you enjoy working outdoors, aren't afraid of heights, and want to earn excellent seasonal income while creating amazing holiday displays, we'd love to meet you.
Compensation
- Target earnings of $25–35+/hour through our production pay system.
- Top performers often earn $1,000–$2,000+ per week during peak season.
- 10% sales commission on upsells and new customers you generate.
- $500 End-of-Season Bonus for employees who remain in good standing through January 31, 2027.
Holiday Lighting Boot Camp
Candidates selected to move forward must attend our mandatory Holiday Lighting Boot Camp & Skills Assessment on two consecutive Saturdays in early September. Final hiring decisions are made after Boot Camp. Even if you're not selected, you'll leave with valuable hands-on training.
Schedule
- Season begins October 1, 2026.
- Peak season: October 31–December 20.
- Takedowns continue through January 31, 2027.
- Expect 5–6 workdays per week.
- Typical workdays are 8–10 hours, plus travel time.
- Sundays are generally off, although occasional commercial installations may be scheduled.
- Thanksgiving Day is the only guaranteed holiday off during the installation season.
What We Provide
- Company uniforms.
- Company vehicles during the workday.
- Professional ladders, lifts, tools, and equipment.
- Hands-on training and ongoing coaching.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years or older.
- Valid driver's license.
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Reliable transportation to the daily crew meeting location.
- Comfortable working on roofs, ladders, and at heights.
- Physically able to lift and carry equipment.
- Available for the full October–January season and mandatory September Boot Camp.
Preferred Experience
Construction, roofing, gutters, holiday lighting, tree service, exterior painting, landscape lighting, electrical work, or lift operation. Lift operator certification is a plus but not required.
We're looking for dependable, coachable professionals who take pride in quality work and exceptional customer service. If you want to join a small, high-performing team and help create unforgettable holiday experiences, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.