Field Technician

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, there is a can-do, innovative spirit here. We are problem-solvers, always up for the next challenge. While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas, and venues in more than 125 countries.

The Musco Services Team is currently seeking a Field Technician in San Diego, CA. This position will be responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and inspection of Musco’s product in the field while safely operating equipment. If you’re solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.

What you will do as a Field Technician:

• Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of equipment and Musco product
• Fine tune lighting projects, which will require working from ladders, working in aerial lifts at the top of lighting poles, and climbing light poles and/or towers.
• Install Musco’s controls product on new or existing projects utilizing technician blade screwdrivers
• Coordinate time frames for projects with customers, vendors, equipment and people resources for assigned projects
• Maintain consistent communication with Field Logistics Manager regarding daily work duties and schedules
• Provide detailed written field reports and completion of required paperwork within one week of project or assignment of paperwork
• Provide leadership to crew and coordinate issues with vendors and customers on projects where Project Management responsibility has been assigned
• Drive and operate Musco equipment on service projects, which may require a Commercial Drivers’ License
• Work on crews to provide Musco relamp’s and Soccer WOLS installs
• Make solid daily expense related decisions

What you need to be successful.

• Basic electrical and mechanical skills and experience
• Electrical license or work toward obtaining preferred
• Excellent technical and problem solving ability
• Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work with little supervision
• Basic computer, email, and internet skills for receiving work instructions and job reporting
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technology
• Comply with Federal DOT rules and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing under the rules of the Federal Railroad Administration

Other Special Requirements:

• Extensive travel (220-240 days per year) is required within the U.S. and, at times, abroad
• Weekend work is required at times
• Long and odd work hours are necessary at times
• Projects to service lighting poles or structures that are between 40 and 120 feet tall using aerial lifts or by climbing with approved fall protect equipment, in rare cases servicing heights of over 120 feet may be required
• Serving on mobile lighting crews may be needed at times

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are a part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium, to the New Orleans Saint Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately-held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you. The Des Moines Register has named Musco an Iowa Top Workplace recipient. Read more here.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within the organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Profit sharing
• 4% 401K match, immediately vested
• 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance

What does Musco do?

We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’s Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.

Join Musco where we are team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. We invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media and to learn more about the Musco Team.