Crew Member, Columns

Position Overview:

The Crew Member, Columns/Signs travels across the country performing repair, remediation, reinforcement, and maintenance work on retail structures, including I-beams, structural steel, retail signs, sign supports, bases, mounting systems, and related components commonly found at retail facilities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction, structural repair, fabrication, industrial maintenance, or skilled manual labor. This position requires hands-on experience with power tools and the ability to safely perform drilling, grinding, cutting, concrete repair, painting/coating, structural reinforcement, and other remediation activities.

The position also requires strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately document field conditions, work performed, materials used, deficiencies identified, and completed repairs through written reports, photographs, measurements, and electronic documentation.

This is a physically demanding, field-based position requiring frequent travel and the ability to work safely at heights and in varied weather conditions.

• Perform hands-on remediation and repair of structural steel, I-beams, sign supports, sign frames, bases, brackets, mounting systems, and other retail structures.
• Inspect structures for visible corrosion, deterioration, damage, loose connections, cracking, failed coatings, and other conditions requiring repair or remediation.
• Assist with repairs designed to restore structural components to safe and serviceable conditions.
• Remove damaged, deteriorated, or corroded materials using grinders, saws, drills, impact tools, and other appropriate equipment.
• Install structural reinforcement components, plates, brackets, stiffeners, braces, bolts, and other repair materials in accordance with project specifications.
• Assist with the removal and replacement of damaged or deteriorated structural components.
• Perform repairs to steel bases, connections, mounting points, sign supports, and other structural attachment areas.
• Assist skilled tradespeople with welding, fabrication, and structural steel repair when required.
• Apply protective coatings, primers, paints, sealants, and corrosion-resistant materials to repaired surfaces.
• Complete repairs in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, customer requirements, and company quality standards.
• Perform repair and remediation work on large retail signs, monument signs, pylon signs, sign structures, and associated support systems.
• Assist with removal, repair, reinforcement, and reinstallation of sign components.
• Repair or reinforce deteriorated sign supports, structural frames, brackets, and mounting assemblies.
• Remove corrosion, failed coatings, damaged steel, concrete deterioration, and other compromised materials.
• Drill and install new anchors, bolts, fasteners, and structural attachment hardware.
• Assist with leveling, aligning, securing, and properly fastening signs and structural components.
• Perform caulking, sealing, painting, and weatherproofing of repaired structures and sign components.
• Assist with electrical or illuminated sign work only as directed and within the employee's qualifications and applicable safety requirements.
• Maintain the appearance and structural integrity of repaired retail signage and related structures.

• Complete detailed field reports documenting site conditions, deficiencies identified, repairs performed, and the final condition of the structure.
• Take clear and comprehensive photographs before, during, and after repair and remediation activities.
• Document structural deficiencies such as corrosion, cracking, damaged steel, deteriorated concrete, failed coatings, loose hardware, damaged anchors, and other conditions observed in the field.
• Record measurements, dimensions, quantities, materials, hardware, coatings, and other information necessary to document the scope of work.
• Clearly document the repair process, including materials removed, repairs completed, reinforcement installed, coatings applied, and other remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, equipment, and work activities as required by the company or customer.
• Use mobile devices, tablets, phones, or other electronic systems to complete field reports and upload photographs and supporting documentation.
• Ensure photographs are properly labeled or organized so that the location and nature of each deficiency or repair can be clearly identified.
• Report conditions outside the original scope of work to the foreman or supervisor and document the condition as directed.
• Identify incomplete work, inaccessible areas, unexpected conditions, or additional repairs that may require follow‑up.
• Review completed reports for accuracy, completeness, and clarity before submission.
• Submit required reports and documentation within established project deadlines.
• Communicate significant structural concerns or safety-related findings immediately rather than waiting for…