Hire L2 Lighting Technicians for Live Events

What Does an L2 Lighting Technician Do?

The L2 lighting technician is the execution arm of the lighting department. They handle the physical work of installing, focusing, and maintaining the lighting rig under the direction of the L1 or LD. This includes hanging and clamping fixtures on truss, running power and data cables, focusing and addressing fixtures, operating followspots during shows, troubleshooting fixture issues on-site, and striking the rig at load-out. On large productions, multiple L2 techs may be needed to cover a rig with dozens or hundreds of fixtures. On smaller shows, a single L2 can handle the entire physical install while the L1 focuses on programming. L2 technicians need to be comfortable working at heights, understand DMX addressing, and know how to safely handle power distribution for lighting systems.

When to Hire L2 Lighting Techs

You need L2 lighting technicians whenever your event has a lighting rig that requires physical installation. This includes any show with truss-mounted moving heads or conventional fixtures, productions requiring followspot operators, corporate events in hotels and convention centers where the lighting package needs ground-supported or flown rigs, festival stages with large outdoor lighting rigs, touring productions that need local lighting hands at each stop, and any show where the L1 cannot physically install, focus, and operate the rig alone. Hiring L2 techs through Booked AV ensures you get experienced hands who understand lighting safety, fixture types, and professional load-in protocols.

Staff L2 Positions Through Booked AV

L2 lighting positions are some of the most commonly staffed freelance roles in the event industry. Production companies and rental houses frequently need local L2 techs for load-ins, show calls, and strike. On Booked AV, you post the call with schedule, rate, and venue details — and local L2 technicians apply directly. No labor broker phone tag. No surprise markups. Just reliable lighting crew when and where you need them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can L2 technicians operate followspots?

Many L2 techs have followspot experience and list it in their skills. If your show requires followspot operators, specify that in your job posting for targeted applicants.

How many L2 techs do I need for my show?

That depends on rig size, venue complexity, and load-in timeline. A 50-fixture corporate ballroom show might need 2 L2 techs. A 200-fixture concert rig could require 4-6. Post your details and qualified techs will apply.

Do L2 techs need to bring tools?

Most professional L2 technicians carry personal tool kits including wrenches, C-wrenches, gloves, and safety equipment. Specific gear requirements can be noted in your job posting.