Work With Sapien Lighting

Holiday Lighting Installer

Austin, TX · $20/hr + $20 per review · 1099

Get paid to work outside, learn fast, climb roofs, and stack hours through January. Simple work. Big impact. We'll teach you everything you need.

What you'll do

• Install permanent holiday lights on rooflines, eaves, and facias for Austin-area homes (north-heavy, within ~50 miles).
• Safely climb and work from ladders up to two stories; move confidently on roofs.
• Load/unload gear, run wire, mount tracks/clips, test systems, tidy job sites.
• Follow checklists, photo-document installs, and communicate professionally with homeowners.

Must-haves (read this twice)

• Willing to work long days (up to 12 hours) when scheduled.
• Ready to learn, follow directions, and ask questions.
• Comfortable/ready to get comfortable climbing two-story ladders and working on roofs.
• Reliable vehicle to reach jobs (we provide tools and safety gear).
• Valid driver's license and background check.
• Smartphone for directions, photos, and messaging.

Nice-to-have (we'll train the rest)

• Prior roof/ladder work, trades, solar, or holiday lighting experience.

Pay, schedule, and timing

• Pay: $20/hour with lots of hours available during peak weeks.
• Performance Bonus: $20 per published homeowner review (any rating) posted within 7 days of install, linked to the job. Quality Gate: Bonus triggers only if the install passes QC and there's no rework within 7 days. We provide the QR code/review link and the exact script. Your job is to ask every homeowner for an honest review—no star coaching.
• Type: 1099 contractor (no PTO/benefits).
• Hours: 20–60 per week, depending on schedule; any day can be a work day (per-job basis).
• Start: As soon as you're ready.
• Season: Now through mid-to-late January 2027.

What we provide

• All tools, materials, and safety gear.
• Clear checklists and hands-on training from an experienced installer (we keep it simple and make you productive fast).
• Professional, respectful crews—do great work, go home proud.

First 6 Weeks Outcomes (Seasonal)

• Shift 1–3: Set ladders safely, mount tracks/clips, run straight roofline sections under supervision. Zero safety violations. Photo every step for QC.
• Week 2: Independently complete single-story runs at standard pace with clean cable management. Pass QC on first review.
• Week 3–4: Confident on two-story ladder work; complete full single-story installs end-to-end with <2% rework.
• Week 5–6: Hit daily footage targets on two-story installs; handle basic troubleshooting (restarting lighting device, app setup with customers) without escalation; 5-star homeowner feedback.

We move fast. First qualified, first scheduled. Bring ID for a background check.

Lighting Sales Consultant

Austin, TX · 1099

Help Austin-area homeowners, HOAs and businesses plan their lighting, then turn those conversations into booked jobs. You'll be the person customers talk to before the crew ever arrives.

What you'll do

• Meet homeowners at their property or talk with them by phone and text, and learn what they want lit and when.
• Measure rooflines and look over trees, bushes and outlets so the quote matches the house.
• Present the options: seasonal Christmas light installs, permanent lights, tree wraps and landscape lighting.
• Follow up on leads quickly and keep customers updated until their install is booked.
• Hand off clear notes and photos to the install crew.

Must-haves

• Comfortable talking with homeowners and asking for the sale.
• Reliable transportation and a smartphone.
• OK traveling to customers' homes around the Austin area.
• Organized and quick to follow up.

Nice-to-have

• Home services, roofing, solar or outdoor lighting sales experience.

We'll go over how pay works when we talk.

Permanent Holiday Lighting Installer

Austin, TX · 1099 · Permanent lighting experience required

This role is for installers who have already done permanent lighting. You'll install year-round, app-controlled LED systems that stay up on the house, so the work has to be clean, straight and built to last.

What you'll do

• Install permanent LED lighting tracks and channels along rooflines, eaves and fascia, matched to the house.
• Plan runs, power and controller locations; drill, mount and seal cleanly.
• Run and connect low-voltage wiring and power supplies, then test every zone.
• Set up the controller and app with the homeowner and show them how to use it.
• Troubleshoot and service existing permanent systems.

Must-haves

• Hands-on experience installing permanent lighting systems. Tell us which systems and how many installs.
• Comfortable on two-story ladders and roofs.
• Reliable transportation, and a 2-story ladder that fits in your vehicle.
• OK traveling to customers' homes around the Austin area.
• Smartphone for directions, photos, and messaging.

Audiovisual Technician

Austin, TX · 1099 · Permanent lighting experience a plus

We're looking for a low-voltage and audiovisual technician to set up the systems behind our lighting: the wiring, controllers, Wi-Fi and smart home controls that make everything work from the customer's phone.

What you'll do

• Run, terminate and test low-voltage wiring.
• Install and set up audio and video equipment.
• Connect lighting controllers to Wi-Fi and smart home controls, and troubleshoot network issues.
• Walk customers through their apps and controls before you leave.
• Support permanent lighting installs when controllers and wiring need an expert.

Must-haves

• Experience with low-voltage wiring and audio/video setup.
• Comfortable with smart home controls, apps and home networks.
• Reliable transportation and a smartphone.
• OK traveling to customers' homes around the Austin area.

Nice-to-have

• Permanent lighting experience.