Sign Shop Specialist

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The UGA Facilities Management Division is the largest of 7 divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 800 personnel manage, operate, and maintain campus landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University of Georgia.

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

* 5 or more years of experience in commercial outdoor sign production

* 5 or more years of experience in graphics and production and installation of signage

* 2 years of experience training, supervising, and directing current or new employee work

* Customer service experience and a service-oriented demeanor.

* Knowledge of safe operation and associated personal protective equipment to use when operating power and hand tools typically used in outdoor sign production.

* Adobe Creative Cloud experience

* Gerber software experience

* Some experience with Google Maps

The position is a technical and manual labor position under general supervision with outdoor sign production, and maintenance responsibilities as it pertains to signage for a large campus under general supervision. This position will fulfill orders to fabricate and install signs for UGA and extension campuses, including but not limited to sign assembly, transportation, installation, and lettering of metal, plastic and wood signs, and mixing concrete for the installation of signs. This position will use power and hand tools safely in the completion of this work, as well as instruct Sign Shop Technician I and II on safe and proper use. Promote proper wearing and utilization of all PPE safety gear for the Sign Shop team. This position will direct, supervise, and guide sign shop employees' work in the absence of Sign Shop supervisor. This position will report, repair/replace damaged or missing traffic control signage, (stop signs, pedestrian crossing signs) on campus. This position will work with other Facilities Management Division ( FMD) shops to facilitate the production of UGA campus standard signage. This position will use software for creation of sign specifications (for other FMD shops-sheet metal, paint) setting type, production and application of vinyl lettering while confirming the accuracy of the message contained in the sign. In some cases, this position will direct and guide the work of others as it relates to signage. The position will clean, straighten, maintain, and repair existing signs, do letter and logo installation for glass doors and install traffic signs and delineators. This position will mark sign sites for utility locates and then perform requests for utility locates online. This position will secure all tools and vehicles at the end of the workday and report if any shop equipment or vehicles require maintenance to the Sign Shop supervisor.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.