Signmaker - Sign Painter & Letterer II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Signmaker – Sign Painter & Letterer II to install signs at DCR parks, facilities, and roadways in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, OSHA safety rules and regulations, and DCR standards. The position also includes constructing various wood sign frames and assisting with the fabrication of specific signs using current sign shop software and hardware. The role involves using metal and wood posts, fasteners, and a range of hand, power, and pneumatic tools. The employee requisitions materials and equipment used to prepare, fabricate, and install signs, and complies with safety requirements for equipment, paints, UV inks, and solvents. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. A current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required. Standard work hours are determined by the supervisor. Employees may occasionally be required to attend evening meetings or work nights and weekends to meet operational needs, respond to emergencies, and support field activities. With prior supervisor approval, employees may be temporarily granted flexibility from their standard work hours to accommodate required night and weekend activities. Applicants must have at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in sign painting or lettering, graphic arts or graphic design, drawing, drafting, or artwork, or an equivalent combination of experience and eligible education substitutions. A diploma or certificate from a recognized school above the high school level, with a major in art, graphic arts, graphic design, drawing, or drafting, may substitute for the required experience; education toward such a credential is prorated based on requirements completed.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in sign painting or lettering, graphic arts or graphic design, drawing, drafting, or artwork, or an equivalent combination of experience and eligible education substitutions.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
Submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of materials and equipment used in sign painting.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for preparing surfaces for painting.
Knowledge of methods followed in lettering.
Knowledge of materials and supplies used in lettering.
Knowledge of techniques used in sign painting and lettering.
Knowledge of types and uses of small hand tools such as hammers, saws, and screwdrivers.
Knowledge of practices and techniques for mixing and matching paints.
Knowledge of types and uses of painting tools such as brushes, rollers, and spray machine guns.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in sign painting and lettering work.
Knowledge of terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in sign painting and lettering work.

Responsibilities

Install all types of signage using metal and wood posts and various fasteners.
Construct various wood sign frames.
Operate hand, power, and pneumatic tools, including a hammer, drill press, table saw, rotary hammer drill, rhino post driver, and rock drill.
Assist with fabricating specific signs using current sign shop software and hardware.
Install signs in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and DCR sign and vehicle standards.
Requisition materials and equipment used to prepare, fabricate, and install signs.
Follow safety requirements and regulations for equipment, paints, UV inks, and solvents in accordance with OSHA, local government, and merchandiser guidelines.
Communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
Perform related duties as required.