TRIMLIGHT
Permanent Exterior Lighting | Salt Lake County, Utah
JOB DESCRIPTION
Installation Technician
Location: West Jordan, UT (Salt Lake County)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18–$22/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime and seasonal schedule adjustment
Reports To: General Manager
ABOUT TRIMLIGHT SALT LAKE
Trimlight Salt Lake specializes in the installation of permanent, programmable LED lighting systems for residential and commercial properties. Our systems allow customers to enjoy year-round architectural lighting, holiday lighting, and customizable displays without the need to install and remove temporary lights each season.
We are looking for a motivated Installation Assistant / Helper to join our installation team. This position will work primarily alongside an experienced Lead Installer, assisting with all aspects of the installation process while learning the skills and techniques necessary to advance within the company.
This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using tools, solving problems, and seeing a project come together from start to finish.
ROLE SUMMARY
As a Trimlight Installation Assistant, you will work directly alongside the Lead Installer to complete professional permanent lighting installations on residential and commercial properties throughout the Salt Lake County area.
Your primary responsibility will be to support the Lead Installer and help keep each installation safe, organized, and moving efficiently.
You will assist with installing channel, running wire, handling materials and tools, setting up ladders and equipment, connecting lighting components, troubleshooting installation issues, cleaning job sites, and completing final quality checks.
No previous Trimlight experience is required. We are willing to train the right person who is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working at heights, and willing to learn.
This position provides an opportunity to develop into an independent Installer and eventually a Lead Installer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Installation Support
- Assist the Lead Installer with residential and commercial Trimlight installations.
- Help install channel track along rooflines, fascia, soffits, and other architectural features.
- Assist with running and securing wiring according to Trimlight installation standards.
- Measure, cut, position, and secure materials as directed by the Lead Installer.
- Assist with connecting LED lighting components, wiring, controllers, and power supplies.
- Help stage and organize materials throughout the installation.
- Retrieve and organize tools and materials as needed so the Lead Installer can work efficiently.
- Follow job-specific plans, measurements, and installation instructions.
- Learn and apply Trimlight installation techniques and standards.
- Assist with troubleshooting installation issues and identifying potential problems.
- Perform final visual inspections with the Lead Installer to ensure the installation is clean and complete.
Working at Heights & Equipment
- Safely use ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other equipment as required.
- Assist with setting up, moving, and securing ladders and other equipment.
- Work safely on roofs and elevated surfaces when required.
- Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
- Use appropriate PPE, including gloves, eye protection, harnesses, hard hats, and other equipment as required.
- Maintain awareness of overhead utilities, weather conditions, unstable surfaces, and other job-site hazards.
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions or concerns to the Lead Installer or Install Manager.
Tools & Materials
- Learn to safely operate common hand and power tools used during installation.
- Maintain organized tools and materials throughout the workday.
- Help load and unload materials, ladders, tools, and equipment.
- Assist with inventorying materials before and after jobs.
- Report missing, damaged, or low-stock materials to the Lead Installer or Install Manager.
- Properly care for company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Job Site Professionalism
- Arrive at the shop and job sites on time and prepared to work.
- Maintain a clean and professional appearance while representing Trimlight.
- Treat customer homes and property with care and respect.
- Use appropriate protection to prevent damage to landscaping, siding, windows, flooring, and other property.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the installation.
- Remove debris and clean the job site before leaving.
- Communicate respectfully with homeowners and other people on the job site.
- Help create a positive customer experience by being professional, courteous, and helpful.
Customer Interaction
Although the Lead Installer will generally be responsible for the primary customer communication, the Installation Assistant is expected to:
- Be professional and friendly when interacting with customers.
- Answer basic questions when comfortable doing so.
- Direct technical or system-specific questions to the Lead Installer when appropriate.
- Respect customer privacy and property.
- Help ensure the completed installation meets the customer's expectations.
- Learn the Trimlight system and customer handoff process as experience increases.
Teamwork & Communication
- Work closely with the Lead Installer throughout each project.
- Communicate clearly when you need instructions, additional materials, or assistance.
- Ask questions and actively learn from the Lead Installer.
- Take direction and apply feedback.
- Help identify potential installation problems before they become larger issues.
- Maintain a positive and accountable attitude.
- Support other installation team members when needed.
- Participate in safety meetings and company training.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, hardworking, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn a skilled trade.
Required
- Reliable transportation to the shop/job site.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to safely work from ladders and at heights.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods.
- Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
- Professional attitude when working around customers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is an active, physically demanding position.
The ability to:
- Frequently climb and work from ladders.
- Work at heights on residential and commercial properties.
- Lift and carry ladders, tools, lighting materials, and equipment.
- Work outdoors for extended periods.
- Bend, kneel, reach, climb, and work in various positions.
- Safely operate hand and power tools.
- Work in hot, cold, windy, and other changing weather conditions.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
A successful Installation Assistant:
- Shows up on time and prepared every day.
- Keeps the Lead Installer supplied with the tools and materials they need.
- Learns quickly and asks good questions.
- Works safely without cutting corners.
- Takes pride in clean, professional workmanship.
- Treats customers and their property with respect.
- Keeps the job site organized.
- Communicates problems before they become bigger problems.
- Becomes increasingly capable of performing installation tasks independently.
CAREER GROWTH
This position is designed to be more than a helper position.
As you gain experience and demonstrate proficiency, you will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and advance through our installation team.
Potential career path:
Installation Assistant Installer Lead Installer
As you develop, you will have the opportunity to learn:
- Trimlight installation techniques
- Electrical and low-voltage fundamentals
- Roofline/channel installation
- System troubleshooting
- Controller and power supply setup
- Job-site planning
- Customer communication
- Quality control
- Crew leadership
Our goal is to develop dependable team members who can eventually take ownership of installations and grow into leadership positions within the company.
If you're dependable, enjoy working with your hands, aren't afraid of heights, and want to learn a skilled trade, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Trimlight Salt Lake installation team.