Graphic Sign Technician Job at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin

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Hiring Department: Project Management and Construction Services

Job Posting Title: Graphic Sign Technician

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 Notes. The 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

Purpose: Provide 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 Qualifications: High school graduation or GED. Three years of journey-level experience in sign production. Demonstrated ability in sign fabrication and installation of cut and printed vinyl. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Five 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.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.