Signage Installation Specialist

Teammodern; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Employer‑matched 401(k)

Paid vacation, personal, and sick time

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

Team Modern is seeking a Signage Installation Specialist to install signs, digital displays, backlit letters, and graphics across walls, windows, and vehicles. The role includes pre-installation site surveys to ensure project feasibility and accurate planning.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on sign industry experience, works well independently and in teams, and delivers high-quality finished work that meets client expectations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a sign installer or similar trades experience.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret installation instructions, blueprints, and site survey requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of various types of signage, including vinyl, channel letters, electrical signs, and road signs.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-installation site surveys and field measurements; verify dimensions, mounting surfaces, utilities, and structural conditions; document findings with photographs, sketches, and notes; communicate findings to project managers and production staff.

Skills

Sign installer experience

Driver's license

Read blueprints/site surveys

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Signage knowledge

Tool operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

At Team Modern, our mission is to Create Better Experiences... The Modern Way. As a family-owned business, our Signs & Graphics division helps companies stand out and make a lasting impression with custom visual solutions. From storefront signage and vehicle wraps to branded graphics and promotional displays, we combine creativity, craftsmanship, and trusted relationships to deliver designs and installations that help businesses shine in their communities.

Our values – Optimistic Energy, Fairness, Teamwork, Customer Focus, and Gratitude – guide everything we do. As a Signage Installation Specialist, you'll bring those values to life by ensuring every sign, display, and graphic is installed with precision, care, and professionalism.

Position Summary

The Signage Installation Specialist is responsible for installing standalone signs and monuments, digital displays, backlit letters, and graphics on a variety of surfaces, including walls, windows, and vehicles. This role also conducts pre-installation site surveys to confirm project feasibility and support accurate fabrication and installation planning. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in the sign and graphics industry, works well independently and as part of a team, and takes pride in delivering a finished product that meets client expectations. This position reports to the Signs & Graphics Operations Manager.

Essential Functions

• Site Surveys: Conduct pre-installation site surveys and field measurements; evaluate site conditions, access, and potential installation challenges; verify dimensions, mounting surfaces, utilities, and structural conditions; document findings with photographs, sketches, and detailed notes; and communicate findings to project managers, designers, and production staff to ensure accurate fabrication and installation planning.
• Installation: Ensure signs, graphics, and monuments meet client specifications for spacing, location, and function; prepare sites by removing old signage, preparing surfaces or structures, and securing electrical connections; and ensure accurate measurement, placement, connection, and installation.
• Site Logistics & Safety: Load and transport signs, tools, and materials to install locations safely; clear debris and materials from the site after each installation; perform maintenance and repairs to signs as needed; and operate and maintain tools and equipment in accordance with all company safety policies and guidelines.
• Customer Service: Field customer questions and feedback professionally, representing Team Modern with a customer‑first mindset.
• Any additional task assigned by manager; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Adhere to and promote Team Modern's values of Optimistic Energy, Fairness, Teamwork, Customer Focus and Gratitude.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're seeking an installer who takes pride in precision, safety, and craftsmanship. The Signage Installation Specialist should be comfortable working independently or as part of a team, communicate professionally with customers, and be motivated by seeing a finished installation done right.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a sign installer or similar trades experience.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret installation instructions, blueprints, and site survey requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of various types of signage, including vinyl, channel letters, electrical signs, and road signs.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Able to perform strenuous labor including lifting, climbing, and working at heights.
• A willingness to work overtime during evenings and on weekends as necessary to complete scheduled projects on time.

Physical Demands

Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. Some install jobs are small, solo installs; others are large, team installs.

Monday-Friday; start time 8:00 AM; expected hours per week: 40 +/-. Overtime as necessary – most days are a typical 8-hour workday, but some are 10-12-hour workdays when a job requires it. Employees report to the home office (sign shop) to retrieve signs and tools, travel to worksites, and use ladders, lifts, and similar equipment. Worksite territory includes Kentucky and Tennessee.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and employer‑matched 401(k) – up to 4%, fully vested from day 1
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
• Educational assistance programs and professional development opportunities

Team Modern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Team Modern complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Qualified individuals with disabilities or those needing reasonable accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to request assistance.