Full Transparency
We don't have installs scheduled yet. We're pre-launch and building the bench now so when the first jobs hit, we're ready. First installs will likely be on weekends to work around current schedules. If you're looking for guaranteed work this week, this isn't it. If you're looking to get on the list for a growing company in a great seasonal niche, you're in the right place.
What We Install
5280 Lights installs permanent outdoor LED lighting on residential homes across the Denver Metro area. We use Govee permanent lights mounted in commercial-grade powder-coated aluminum channel — not plastic clips, not 3M tape. Wiring is fully concealed. The system looks clean and architectural year-round, which is why HOA neighborhoods specifically choose us.
Most installs are residential single-family homes, often two-story, with the channel mounted under the soffit. A typical job runs 4–8 hours start to finish with a two-person crew.
The Roles & The Pay
Runs the install start to finish. Comfortable on a 2-story ladder. Owns basic tools (drill, ladder). Can read a measurement plan and direct a helper.
Works alongside the lead. Comfortable on ladders, willing to learn. No prior install experience required — reliability and work ethic matter most.
Pay is per-install, paid same-day or next-day after each job. Pay scales with install size and complexity.
Who We're Looking For
You don't need to have installed permanent lights before. Most of our best applicants come from related trades:
- Christmas light installers — seasonal experience translates directly
- Gutter installers — same ladder skills, same soffit-mounting work
- Solar installers — comfortable on roofs and ladders, detail-oriented
- Roofers and siding crews — used to working at height
- Handymen and general contractors — practical problem-solvers
- Electricians — bonus for any low-voltage wiring comfort
If you've never done any of those but you're reliable, comfortable on a ladder, and want consistent seasonal work — apply anyway as a helper. We'll train you on the install process.
The Requirements
- Based in Denver Metro (Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, Littleton, Denver, Englewood, Lakewood, Westminster, or anywhere in the Front Range)
- Reliable transportation to job sites
- Willing to work as a 1099 contractor (or willing to set up — this is contract work, not W-2)
- Show up when scheduled. Do clean, professional work.
- For lead installers: own basic tools (drill, ladder) and comfortable running a 2-story ladder install
Why 1099? Because you're a contractor running your own schedule, not an employee. You set your availability, accept the jobs you want, and bill per install. We provide the customer, the job, the materials, the install plan, and the pay. You provide the labor and the craftsmanship.
How It Works
- You apply using the form below — takes about 5 minutes
- We review applications as they come in and reach out for a quick phone screen if there's a fit
- We add you to the bench — meaning you're on the list when jobs come in
- When a job is booked, we reach out with the date, address, and details. You accept or decline based on your availability
- You show up, do the install, and get paid — same-day or next-day after the job
For the first 5–10 jobs, the owner (Jake) will be onsite to walk through the install process and make sure quality is dialed in. After that, lead installers run jobs independently.