Holiday Lighting & Decor Crew LEAD – $23/hr DOE – Must Have Prior Holiday Lighting Leadership Experience (San Diego)
San Diego SociaLights – We light up the city (literally).
Location: Report to warehouse near the Sports Arena, travel to sites across San Diego
Pay: $23/hr DOE
Employment Type: Seasonal (October through January)
Job Title: Seasonal Crew Lead
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED HOLIDAY LIGHTING INSTALLER WHO KNOWS HOW TO LEAD A CREW?
We are actively hiring a Crew Lead for our seasonal lighting and decor team. This is not an entry-level position. You must have prior experience leading teams specifically in holiday lighting and decor installation.
If you’ve managed crews installing professional-grade Christmas lights on rooftops, wrapped trees, read lighting diagrams, and dealt with clients or operations teams on-site, we want to hear from you.
We are not looking for general labor or construction foremen — this role is for someone who has led holiday lighting projects before.
YOU MUST HAVE:
Prior experience leading a crew installing holiday lighting and decor
The ability to read and interpret lighting maps or design diagrams
Experience installing C9s, mini lights, wreaths, garlands, zip cord, decor, etc.
Comfort working on ladders, rooftops, and in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership and communication skills on the job site
A hands-on approach — you're expected to install, not just supervise
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a team of installers on residential and commercial lighting jobs
Execute lighting plans based on diagrams provided
Ensure job safety and crew productivity
Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere on-site
Communicate clearly with the operations manager, installers, and admin team
Train and support new or less-experienced installers
Handle vehicle load-outs and daily logistics
WHAT TO EXPECT:
$23/hr starting pay DOE
Overtime pay & double overtime pay (after 12 hours)
OSHA-10 Certification provided during paid training
Work starts asap in October and runs through January
Shifts are often long and physically demanding, ranging from 8 to 14+ hours depending on the job
We operate 7 days a week — flexible scheduling available
Jobs start at our San Diego warehouse (near the Sports Arena) and travel in company vehicles to project sites
REQUIREMENTS:
You must have actual crew leadership experience in holiday lighting and decor installs
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Comfortable working at heights and lifting up to 100 lbs
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Fluent in English
Must have a smartphone for employee communication and scheduling apps
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
TO APPLY:
Email us to schedule a phone interview. Please include a resume or a short summary of your relevant holiday lighting leadership experience.
Email: hello@sdsocialights.com
Subject Line: Experienced Crew Lead – [Your Name]
