Sign Installation Assistant Apprentice
About The Position
Are you handy with power tools, comfortable on a ladder, and looking for a trade where every day is different? At FASTSIGNS/Pittsburgh, we don’t just "hang signs"—we build the visual identity of our city. We are looking for an Installation Assistant to be the "right hand" to our Lead Installer. This is a high-energy, hands-on role where you will help transport, assemble, and mount custom signs across the region. If you’re tired of being stuck behind a desk or in a warehouse and want to learn electrical, carpentry, and architectural graphics, this is your starting line.
Requirements
- Foundational Skill: You already know how to safely use a cordless drill, impact driver, and tape measure. You can read a tape measure to the 1/16th of an inch.
- Comfort with Heights: You are 100% comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms (up to 30ft+). No fear of heights allowed.
- Physical Grit: This is a physical job. You must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in the varied Pittsburgh weather.
- Mechanical Aptitude: You’re the person friends call when they need help fixing things. You understand how parts fit together.
- Reliability: You are a "clock-in-early" professional. Our trucks leave on time, and the team depends on you to be there.
- Clean Record: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required for our insurance.
Responsibilities
- Support the Mission: Assist the Lead Installer in the safe and precise mounting of channel letters, monument signs, and high-end wall graphics.
- Master the Gear: Take ownership of the "Pre-Flight" check. You’ll ensure the van is fully stocked with the correct drill bits, fasteners, and hardware before leaving the shop.
- On-Site Precision: Help secure signs into brick, concrete, and metal. You’ll be the second set of hands ensuring everything is level, centered, and safe.
- Safety Watch: Act as the ground-safety spotter during bucket truck and aerial lift operations, ensuring the public and the crew remain safe.
- Learn the Trade: Proactively learn the technical skills required to eventually move into a Lead Installer role.
Benefits
- Simple IRA retirement plan
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Healthcare Support: Comprehensive coverage with 50% of your premium paid by the company.
- Retirement: Simple IRA with company match to help you save for the future.
- Paid Time Off: PTO + 6 Paid Holidays.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
