Sign Technician

Sign Technician

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn, Alabama

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $39,510.00/Hr. - USD $59,260.00/Hr.

Categories: Production & Skilled Trades

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Department: Facilities Administration

Associated Division: Vice President-Facilities Mgmt

Req ID: 8065

Overview

Auburn University Facilities Management is looking for a talented and detail-oriented Sign Technician to join our team!

In this role, you'll help keep our campus safe, welcoming, and easy to navigate by installing, maintaining, repairing, and removing signage across university property. From directional signage to building identifiers to specialty signs, your work will directly support the daily experience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in craftsmanship, and has experience working with different sign types, materials, and tools. A strong focus on safety and quality is essential, as is a commitment to delivering excellent service to our campus community.

If you're someone who values variety in your day, likes seeing the impact of your work around campus, and wants to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work for the Auburn Family.

Responsibilities

LEVEL I

• Assists in the creation of signage using equipment such as vinyl plotter, engraver, and flat-bed printers.
• Assists in the installation of signage to monument signs, door directories, building exteriors, street signage, and coroplast sheeting.
• Assists on removing and installation of sign poles and banners campus-wide.
• Assists in preparing and installation of street marking paint on roadways and parking lots.
• May assist with pressure washing sidewalks and parking lots on campus.
• Demonstrate the basic abilities to use hand and power tools such as post hole digger, augur, shovel, drill, leaf blower, etc.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of ADA standards and regulations pertaining to interior signage and parking lot signage as well as parking lot spacing.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

LEVEL II

• Creates signage using equipment such as vinyl plotter, engraver, and flat-bed printers.
• Installs signage on monument signs, door directories, building exteriors, and coroplast sheeting.
• Assists in preparing/installation of street marking paint on roadways and parking lots.
• Demonstrates advanced abilities to use hand and power tools such as post hole digger, augur, shovel, drill, leaf blower, etc.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of ADA standards and regulations pertaining to interior signage and parking lot signage and parking lot signage as well as parking lot spacing.
• Responsible for pressure washing sidewalks and parking lots without supervision.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Level I- High school diploma or equivalent
• Level II- High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience with installing, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of signage to include: vinyl, metal, and various other types of materials used in the sign making process.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees accepted in lieu of experience for advanced levels, at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience

Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions:
https://fm.auburn.edu/facilities-workforce-development/

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!