Sign Shop Technician II

S15814P

Sign Shop Technician II

FMD-Grounds-Sign Shop

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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 established School of Medicine.

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Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

$40,000-$42,000 + Commensurate with Experience

09/22/2026

Yes

10/25/2026

Athens Area

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Sign Technician II

Non-Exempt

1.00

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• 2-3 years' experience in a sign shop or equivalent.
• Knowledge of vinyl graphic preparation and installation,
• Experience installing posted in-ground outdoor signs.

The position is a technical and manual labor position under general supervision with sign installation, production, and maintenance responsibilities for a large facility. The position will familiarize themselves with UGA Sign Shop Standards in order to fabricate and install signs for UGA and extension campuses as per specifications as well as work with shop team members and other FMD shops to facilitate the production of UGA campus standard signage.

The position will have excellent communication skills due to interaction with customers, students, and campus visitors. Duties include application of vinyl lettering and confirming the accuracy of the message contained in the sign. In addition, installing wood, metal, or plastic signs and performing related work. All duties should be performed as per approved campus design standards. Other duties include maintaining and repairing existing signs, applying letters and for glass doors, maintenance and installation of traffic control devices such as signage and pedestrian markers and supporting other team members in fulfilling work orders as needed.

Ideally the incumbent should have a good knowledge of: proficient use of power and hand tools, vinyl graphics and lettering used in sign making and be able to discern when traffic safety signage needs repair, replacement or updating. If updating is needed, document and communicate this to your supervisor.

• Knowledge of the layout of UGA main campus such as where specific buildings are located.
• Knowledge of standard practices, material, methods, and equipment used to UGA's Sign Shop
• Knowledge of preparing &…