Sign & Graphics Installation Specialist I/II

Sign & Graphics Installation Specialist I/II Enjoy working with your hands, making, and building new things? Want to hone your skills in an exciting industry with room for advancement? We are looking for a handy, motivated individual who can join our team in installing a broad variety of graphic solutions throughout the Bay Area. This video shows daily tasks for the role:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLagjiH2CxI About FASTSIGNS Redwood City We are one of the largest volume franchised FASTSIGNS centers with over 700 locations worldwide. We offer custom state-of-the-art printing, routing, and engraving solutions to hundreds of satisfied customers each year. We also produce and install vehicle graphics, dimensional logos, and decorative wall and window vinyl. We are an equal opportunity employer, in business since 2002 in Redwood City. This is NOT a remote position. Qualified candidates will be able to commute daily to our center in Redwood City and operate a company vehicle to travel to client locations from there. Responsibilities • Install a variety of signs and graphics at client locations in the Bay Area, including but not limited to: vinyl wall and window graphics, frosted privacy films, stud-mounted letters and logos, room name signs, ceiling-mounted hanging signs, exterior signs and letters, vehicle graphics, posts mounted with concrete footings, painting, and other custom sign applications. • Safely use a variety of power tools and hand tools, including but not limited to: saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers, ladders, and aerial lifts. • Arrive in a timely manner to scheduled installation appointments. • Safely operate company vehicles including a cargo van. Perform maintenance tasks such as pumping gas, keeping vehicles free of clutter, and taking vehicles to routine or emergency maintenance appointments as required. Installation sites are typically located between 1 and 35 miles from our location. We typically schedule 1 to 4 installations per day. • Purchase and pick up necessary installation hardware, adhesives and paints as required. • Take quality photographs of completed installation work for use on social media and upload them in an organized manner to a shared cloud drive. • When installations are not scheduled, this role serves as an assistant to the rest of our production team to: • Quickly and accurately produce all types of signs and graphics. • Operate and maintain large format printers, laser and rotary engravers, CNC cutting/routing machines, laminators, and mounting tables. • Safely use a variety of shop tools, including ladders, drills, and saws. • Coordinate with the team to ensure jobs are completed on time. • Maintain adequate material inventory and advise when inventory is low. • Maintain a high level of quality in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Keep your workspace clean and free of clutter. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Installation Specialist I: • This is our entry-level role for candidates who require a longer, more comprehensive training period. It requires greater supervision, and is suited for those unfamiliar with the signage industry. Installation Specialist II: • This role is for candidates who have experience with sign/graphics installation, and mostly require training on our center’s specific tools and practices. This position receives a shorter training period, but does not require full familiarity with every type of installation we perform before joining our team. Qualifications • Basic math skills for measuring and checking work orders. • Excellent English communication skills for communicating with the team and clients, bi-lingual is a plus. • Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record and reliable transportation. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the day. • Strong work ethic and desire to learn and improve skills. • Comfortable using power tools & equipment. • Comfortable with climbing ladders and occasionally using aerial lifts. • Independent and responsible nature, ability to identify problems and confidently adjust methods to match site conditions as needed. • Respectful and courteous, able to provide excellent customer service. Installation Specialist I: • Previous sign/graphics experience is desired, but not required. This can include any work experience in and familiarity with the signage industry, not strictly installations. • 1+ Year of general hands-on work experience is required. This is including but not limited to: construction, carpentry, electrical installation, window tinting, and sign/graphics installation. Installation Specialist II: • 1+ Year of previous sign/graphics installation experience is required. This is including but not limited to: Stud-mounted signs and dimensional letters, window/wall graphics, vehicle graphics and wraps, electrical/digital signage, ADA signage, architectural signage, and more. • 3+ Years of general hands-on work experience is required. This is including but not limited to: construction, carpentry, electrical installation, window tinting, and sign/graphics installation. Compensation / Benefits Installation Specialist I: • $22 - $24 per hour to start, depending on experience/qualifications. Installation Specialist II: • $24 - $30 per hour to start, depending on experience/qualifications. All of our employees receive: • Paid Vacation, and Personal Days. • Monthly bonuses for achieving team goals. • Partial Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. • Paid Hands-on Training Program. • Great working hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm in Redwood City Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Are you applying for Installation Specialist I or Installation Specialist II? • What interests you most about this position? Please answer this question personally and honestly. If you answer this question using AI-generated text, you will NOT be considered for the role. Experience: • Manual labor/construction/installation: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute: • Redwood City, CA 94063 (Required) Work Location: In person