At Exceptional Holiday Lighting, we are South Florida's premier outdoor lighting company, serving exclusive properties and communities from Jupiter to Key Biscayne. As the Operations Manager Assistant, you will play a dynamic, hands-on role supporting day-to-day operations both in the warehouse and in the field. Beyond administrative coordination, this role requires getting on the ground to operate medium-duty equipment, manage tools, load and haul inventory, and keep our installation crews fully equipped, safe, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities Field & Equipment Operations:
Safely operate medium-duty equipment (bucket trucks, aerial lifts, stake body trucks, and trailers) to transport materials and support elevated installations.
Tool & Inventory Management:
Directly utilize, maintain, inspect, and manage a wide variety of power tools, hand tools, commercial-grade ladders, electrical testing equipment, and installation hardware.
Fleet & Logistics Support:
Coordinate vehicle maintenance, inspect machinery before deployment, and troubleshoot minor field or tool issues on the fly.
Warehouse & Physical Staging:
Handle heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), organize warehouse stock, manage staging areas, and prep daily jobs for field crews.
Operations & Onboarding:
Assist with recruiting, onboarding new hires, and managing crew schedules to maintain high team efficiency.
Crew Leadership & Disciplinary Measures:
Actively supervise field operations, uphold quality and safety standards, address policy or performance violations, and execute appropriate employee disciplinary measures when necessary.
What We Are Looking For Leadership & Character:
Driven, reliable, outgoing, and firm yet fair when maintaining team discipline and safety compliance.
Hands-on Mindset:
Practical experience working directly with power tools, hand tools, and medium-duty machinery in field conditions.
Physical Ability & Heights:
In good health, capable of active physical labor, comfortable working on ladders, and at ease operating elevated equipment with no fear of heights.
Professionalism:
Strong work ethic with a polished, professional appearance (we work in uniform). Requirements Valid driver's license (Required) . Reliable transportation. Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
Benefits & Perks:
We pay for good work in more ways than one!
Loyalty Raise:
Earn an extra +$1/hour every year you are in this position (capped at $32/hr).
Referral Bonus:
$250 for every person you refer who stays the full season.
Retirement:
401(k) with company match (eligible after 1,000 hours worked).
Health:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available to full-time, year-round employees). How to
Apply:
The application takes about five minutes.
Apply directly online at:
https://exceptionalholidaylighting.com/apply/
Pay:
$27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance