University of Texas is hiring: Graphic Sign Technician in Austin

**Job Posting Title:**Graphic Sign Technician**----****Hiring Department:**Project Management and Construction Services**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## General NotesThe University of Texas at Austin's Planning, Design and Construction team seeks an individual to serve as a Graphic Sign Technician in the Paint & Sign Shop. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to: * Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan; employees contribute 8.25% of their eligible earnings on a pre-tax basis each pay period and UT contributes an additional 8.00%* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses* Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities* Tuition assistance* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card* For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . Selection made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of online applications and results of personal interviews. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.## PurposeProvide journey-level fabrication and installation of interior and exterior signage and graphics that comprise the campus signage and directional wayfinding systems. ## Responsibilities* Fabricates and installs small, medium, and large format signs, graphics, and lettering for walls, doors, floors, windows, ceilings, vehicles, wayfinding, safety, informational, decorative, and ADA signs, using manually-operated and computer-directed tools, hardware, software, large format digital printer, vinyl cutter, cold laminator, and CnC router.* Meets with clients and visits job sites to develop and document scope of work as needed. Takes field measurements and collects all pertinent information for work requests. Inspects completed work for internal and external quality control standards.* Checks work for conformance with drawings, specifications, and compliance with UT and ADA standards, applicable codes, and regulations.* Accomplishes basic shop paperwork and* electronic documents, including records for materials used, daily labor reports, and weekly time reports.* Maintains records and inventory of supplies and equipment. Drives UT vehicle to job sites and local suppliers, both on and off campus.* Maintains tools and equipment used in sign making. Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Uses graphic design software to design basic layouts as needed.* Supports zone maintenance shops and other departments in repair of campus facilities, including after-hours response to campus emergencies.* Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the department. Drive UT vehicle to visit job sites and purchase materials and equipment. Attend management-directed meetings and training. Accomplish other duties as assigned.## Required QualificationsHigh school graduation or GED. Three years of journey-level experience in sign production. Demonstrated ability in sign fabrication and installation of cut and printed viny . Demonstrated ability in sign fabrication and installation of signs on various substrates such as acrylic, PVC and aluminum. Experience operating large format printers and vinyl plotters. Commitment to and compliance with organizational values, goals, policies, and rules regarding customer service, job performance, and safety. Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a team member among trades personnel, clients, project managers, and other stakeholders. Before final offer can be made, successful applicant must provide a current driver's license and acceptable driving record for the most recent 36 months. Texas driving history will be confirmed online during selection process; applicant must provide out-of-state driving history. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*## Preferred QualificationsFive years or more of above experience. Associates degree or graduation from a technical or vocational trade school in graphic design, computer graphics, or related field. AIGA or equivalent certification. Working knowledge of Adobe CC Suite design software. Working knowledge of current ADA standards. Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from drawings, specifications, construction standards, and written/verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. ## Driving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).## Salary Range$46,800 + depending on qualifications## Working Conditions* Uniform or PPE* All weather conditions* Extreme temperatures* Chemical fumes* Standard office* Biohazards/chemical* Electrical/mechanical* Keyboard* Manual dexterity* Climbing of stairs and ladders* Lifting and moving* Exposure to construction hazards including extreme temperatures, dust, noise, heights, steep surfaces, fumes and adverse weather conditions. Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and rigging. Lifts, pushes, and pulls 50 pounds.## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted #J-18808-Ljbffr