Employee Spotlight: Outdoor Lighting Crew Leader & Installer

06/24/16

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Meet our Outdoor Lighting Crew Leader and Installer, Chris Sholes. He has been part of the McKay team since 2011 and celebrating his fifth year anniversary this week. Find out more about him and his role at McKay... 

Give us a quick rundown on the day in the life of Outdoor Lighting Crew Leader and Installer: 

Each morning I look over our schedule and load all the project materials needed for the day. Once we're on-site, I'll review the installation plan and either start a new project or continue our work from the previous day.  Some projects require us to be there for a couple of days and we'll need to come back as the project progresses. We want to make sure sleeves, conduit, wire, and other items are getting installed at the right times.

I'll clean the truck and trailers after returning to the shop. Then, see what's on the schedule for the next day.

What do you think everyone should know about landscape lighting? 

Making sure the wiring infrastructure is correctly installed to supply the right voltages. This is essential for proper lamp function and life.

Also, the quality of materials is a key factor in a landscape lighting system. It's usually the last thing people consider. However, the results of an inferior exterior lighting system that lacks the proper wiring and quality lamps and fixtures is quite evident. It could be costly to fix or redo.

What is your favorite project you've worked on? 

My favorite project is this residential lighting project in Omaha. The project involves many different types of lighting applications and techniques. Sometimes it was a challenge to install, but the results are awesome!

 

Tour the landscape lighting design of this charming old world home located in Omaha, Nebraska.

What is one thing you can't live without? 

Most of all my family. Then, working outdoors is a must for me, all the hard work is worth it to see the great results! And all my great hardworking coworkers! 

What is your favorite part of working at McKay?

Being able to work with my hands and driving by projects we've worked on at night, especially when it still looks good ten years down the road. We have a great team here, everyone is great to work with.

Find out more about Chris and the rest of the McKay team here»

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