Operations Lead

• Holiday Lighting Installation (2-Year Contract, Equity Incentives) KY Christmas Lights Lexington, KY Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Contract Up to $20,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Fuel card Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Outdoor work experience Packing Ladder use Driver's License Quality assurance Driving Full Job Description About us KY Christmas Lights installs professional holiday lighting on homes and businesses across the Lexington area.

We only do Christmas lights. Every design is custom-cut and stored in our own software, and every install includes takedown, storage, and service during the season. We're growing fast, and we're looking for a leader to grow with us. The role This is a leadership role, not a seasonal crew job. Your goal is to own operations from start to finish. You'll be the person responsible for making sure every home is lit correctly each season, and for making each season run more smoothly than the last. In your first season, you'll work side by side with the owner and learn every part of the operation: job prep, scheduling, crew coordination, installs, takedowns, inventory, quality control, and customer relationships. As you learn, you'll help turn how we work into clear, repeatable systems. By the end (year 3), you'll be leading installs and running operations yourself. This is a 2-year contract position. A non-compete agreement is required. What you'll do Lead installs and takedowns on site, coordinating installation crews and subcontractors and making sure every job meets our standard Schedule and quality-check every job, from prep through final walk-through Build relationships with customers as the face of our installs, from the first visit through renewals Prep jobs: cutting, labeling, and staging light strands from job diagrams and material lists Handle ground work, ladder work at the eaves, power checks, timers, and GFCIs on every install Handle service calls during the season Own post-season packing, labeling, and inventory so nothing goes missing Find ways to make every season faster, cleaner, and better organized, and write down the checklists and procedures that make that possible What we're looking for A self-starter who takes ownership: when something's wrong, you fix it and figure out how to prevent it next time Comfortable on ladders and working outdoors in cold weather Able to lift and carry 75+ lbs Your own truck that can tow a utility trailer (optional) Valid driver's license and a driving record we can insure Organized and detail-oriented, with a habit of following and improving checklists Comfortable directing others and holding crews to a standard Professional and personable with homeowners Comfortable using a phone app for job details, checklists, and photos Nice to have Experience in roofing, gutters, painting, landscaping, electrical, or other trades Holiday lighting experience Experience leading a crew or managing subcontractors Schedule Available mid-September through the end of January each season At least 20 hours per week starting October 1 Full availability through November as demand requires Pay and incentives Hourly pay during your training season. After that, pay moves to a per-install rate for installs and stays hourly for prep work. On-target earnings of $20,000+ per season at full volume by year 3 Discretionary bonuses paid each year Path to equity: those who complete three seasons become eligible for equity incentives

PAY AND EARNINGS PATH

Season 1 (training)

• $25/hour for all work
• ~$500 bonus
• Expected earnings: ~$7,800 Season 2
• $120 per install, plus $30/hour for prep work
• Discretionary bonus
• Expected earnings: ~$14,000 to $15,000
• Season 3 (if renewed)
• $160 per install, plus $30/hour for prep work
• Discretionary bonus
• Expected earnings: ~$20,000+
• Eligible for equity incentives after completing season 3
• All figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Actual earnings depend on market conditions, customer demand, the number of installs booked and completed, hours worked, and individual performance. Season 2 and 3 estimates include a typical discretionary bonus of $2,000 to $3,000. Bonuses are paid at the company's discretion. Pay rates and install volumes may be adjusted from season to season. How to apply Apply through Indeed or email your resume to with a short note about your work background and where you want to be in 3 to 5 years. Qualified applicants will get a quick phone call first, then an in-person meeting.

Pay:

Up to $20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Fuel card Opportunities for advancement Application Question(s): This role requires availability from mid-September through January, with full availability in November. Can you commit to this schedule? This role requires signing a 2-year non-compete agreement. Are you willing to sign one? Are you able to commute to jobs in the Lexington, KY area, have a valid driver's license and your own means of transportation? How many years of experience do you have in roofing, gutters, landscaping, electrical, painting, or similar trades? What do you do for work outside the September-January season?

Work Location:

In person