Sign Installation Assistant Apprentice

FASTSIGNS #290201; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Training & development

Company parties

Job summary

A signage company in Pittsburgh seeks a Sign Installation Assistant to support the Lead Installer. This hands-on role requires the ability to use tools safely, work at heights, and lift heavy materials. As part of a dedicated team, you'll engage in varied installations at diverse job sites. Ideal candidates should have basic mechanical skills and a reliable work ethic. This position offers competitive hourly pay, healthcare benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
• Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Installer in mounting signs safely and accurately.
• Ensure van is stocked with necessary tools before leaving.
• Act as a ground-safety spotter during operations.
• Help secure signs to various materials.
• Learn technical skills to move into a lead role.

Skills

Safe use of cordless drill

Ability to read a tape measure

Comfort with heights

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

Benefits

• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Sign Installation Assistant / Trades Apprentice

Location: FASTSIGNS | Pittsburgh, PA

Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Flexibility for occasional OT/early starts)

The Opportunity: Build a Career, Not Just a Job

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.

What You’ll Do (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.

Who You Are (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.

Why Join FASTSIGNS?

Forget seasonal construction or dead‑end retail. We offer a stable, professional environment with a team that actually values your hard work.

Benefits

• 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.
• Variety: Every day is a new job site. One day you’re at a downtown skyscraper; the next, you’re at a local brewery.