Sign Shop Technician

The University of Virginia’s Facilities Management (FM) Department is seeking a Sign Shop Technician. The Sign Shop is responsible for creating dynamic visuals, including vinyl decals, environmental graphics, name plates, banners, ADA and way finding signage, and event resources to be used across Grounds and UVA Health. The Sign Shop Technician will fabricate a variety of signs using computer engravers, woodworking tools and large format printers.

Layout and design skills are required to ensure signs meet University branding and national standards.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. Including more than 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and Grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

• Fabricate signs using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Install interior and exterior signage using hand and power tools, construction drawings/floor plans and maps while upholding the overall aesthetic appeal of buildings and grounds.
• Operate a wide variety of small hand and power tools such as saws, as well as larger equipment and vehicles such as pick-up trucks, tractors, snow blowers, mobile Platforms, and Bobcat.
• Adhere to applicable traffic laws, operator instructions, required appropriate clothing and protection, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform special delivery services by loading items on delivery vehicles, safeguarding items during transit, personally delivering items, and obtaining the appropriate signature that provides receipt of the delivered items.
• Perform clean‑up in areas after signage installations in buildings, classrooms, offices and job sites.
• Install/remove furniture for special event setup or remodeling /renovations.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One year of sign shop or related experience, such as the creation or manufacturing of industrial signs and displays. Carpentry experience in fabrication and installation of signage is strongly preferred. Experience with commercial signage is highly preferred.
• Licensure: Valid Driver's license.
• Preferred Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of creative programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign, or other such commercial programs.

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour ($37,440 - $45,760 Annually), commensurate with experience. This is a full‑time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off;
  Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs, lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools; work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.

Please apply online and search for R0081132. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete the application, and upload the following required materials:

• Resume

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.