Griswolds Outdoor Lighting – Brighton, MI
Project-Based Pay | Strong Earnings for Experienced Installers
Griswolds Outdoor Lighting is hiring an experienced 1099 Permanent Lighting Installer / Subcontractor for residential permanent lighting installs in Brighton, Livingston County, and surrounding Southeast Michigan markets.
We are not looking for a helper or a crew lead. We are looking for a solid installer who can show up, work efficiently, install cleanly, and take pride in doing the job right.
If you have experience with permanent lighting, siding, gutters, this could be a great fit.
What This Role Is
This is a production-based subcontractor installer role focused on permanent exterior lighting installations on residential homes.
We provide:
- The jobs
- The customer
- The materials
- The install scope and job details
You provide:
- The installation labor
- Your own truck/van
- Your own ladders and install tools
- Professionalism, reliability, and quality workmanship
This is a great fit for an installer who wants to be paid well for production, not sit around on hourly pay.
Compensation
- Project-based install pay
- Typical earnings work out to roughly $3–$4+ per installed foot equivalent, depending on experience, speed, job complexity, and overall scope
- Pay is set per completed project/install scope, not hourly
- Strong earning opportunity for experienced installers who move efficiently and do clean, professional work ($35+/hr)
- Consistent work available for the right person
What You’ll Be Doing
- Installing permanent exterior lighting systems on residential homes
- Working on ladders and around rooflines, soffits, fascia, gutters, and trim
- Completing clean, professional installs that match company standards
- Protecting customer property and keeping job sites clean
- Communicating clearly with our team about job progress, issues, and completion
- Handling basic install troubleshooting, adjustments, and punch-list items when needed
What We’re Looking For
- Able to work as a 1099 subcontractor
- Must have your own truck/van
- Must have your own ladders and install tools
- Comfortable working on ladders and at heights
- Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented
- Able to work independently and complete installs efficiently
- Strong communication and follow-through
- Pride in clean work and customer-facing professionalism
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
- Permanent lighting installation
- Christmas / holiday lighting installation
- Gemstone, JellyFish, Trimlight, Oelo, or similar lighting systems
- Roofing, gutters, siding, trim, or exterior construction
- Low-voltage lighting
- Other residential exterior service work
About Griswolds Outdoor Lighting
Griswolds Outdoor Lighting specializes in high-end permanent outdoor lighting installations for residential homes across Southeast Michigan. We care about clean installs, strong customer experience, and working with people who take pride in their craft.
We are building a team of reliable installers who want straightforward expectations, strong earning potential, and consistent opportunities without the drama, micromanagement, or fluff.
To Apply
Please send:
- Your work history or relevant experience
- A quick note about your install background
- Your service area / where you’re located
- Confirmation that you have your own truck/van, ladders, and install tools
Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own truck or work van that you would use for installs?
- Do you have your own ladders and install tools for exterior lighting or similar work?
- Are you comfortable working as a 1099 subcontractor rather than a W-2 employee?
- How many years of experience do you have with exterior installation work such as permanent lighting, Christmas lighting, roofing, gutters, trim, siding, or similar ladder-based residential work?
- Are you comfortable working on ladders and around residential rooflines?
- Have you installed any permanent lighting systems before?
Ability to Commute:
- Brighton, MI 48116 (Required)
Work Location: In person
