Prairie Signs is the leading custom signage companies in the Northern Alberta and BC and has been in operation for more than 60 years. We are a full-service sign company in Grande Prairie, from concept, build, and print to install and maintenance. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sign Installer to join our team.

Job responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of sign industry and installation methods, including proper fastening techniques, responsible for the installation, maintenance, and service of commercial signs.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment and components, including but not limited to wiring sign components and low voltage LED systems, changing power supplies, ballasts, and lamps.
• Possesses basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa) Experience with both imperial and metric measurement in both decimal and fractions is a must
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications
• Determine layout and installation procedures. Perform comprehensive surveys.
• Track jobs & paperwork communicating to both the office and clients via phone and email, with some on-site meetings with clients
• Sign Diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Customer communication is paramount. The successful candidate must provide top notch customer service and be able to explain technical issues quickly and efficiently
• Build and sustains effective relationships with team members in all other departments, may include supervisory/mentoring responsibilities
• Perform quality assurance measures pre and postproduction/installation, take photos
• Must be able to work independently, be accountable, reliable, and flexible, with a strong attention to details and quality. Must maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Innovative to increase efficiency, quality, and cost savings
• Perform proper rigging and lifting techniques, utilize various types of hydraulic hoists and cranes
• Execute routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
• Adhere to related safety regulations including but not limited to Alberta and BC’s Occupational Health and Safety
• Act and the organization’s safety policies and procedures

We’re looking for someone who may already have these skills, but are open to providing training/growth opportunities in these areas to the right person:

• Has a great attitude and is ready to learn new skills in a high paced and creative environment
• Perform services such as electrical hook ups, cleaning, painting, bulb, and ballast replacement, etc. Proficient with electrical components names and terminology an asset
• Experience with various electrical hand tools including but not limited to, strippers, plyers, and volt metres
• Has the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, lift 75 or more pounds repetitively throughout the workday and the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework, and other working platforms
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
• Vinyl material preparation and manipulation including application, cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining
• Finishing tasks such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
• Install, repair and service interior or exterior prefabricated products, general construction/assembly skills an asset
• Solid verbal & written communication skills, strong computer/tablet/smart phone skills
• Mechanical skills and problem solving/critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning

 Requirements:

• Must have a valid Drivers License (air brakes would be an asset) & clean current with in 30-day driver abstract
• Able to pull long flat bed trailers
• Heavy Truck and Boom/Crane Truck Experience or Certification an asset
• Handling heavy loads, operate scissor, boom, and bucket truck lifting equipment
• Able to work in outdoor conditions year-round including adverse weather conditions (i.e., excessive heat and cold, wind, rain, and snow)
• Must be physically able to lift/maneuver large sheets of material (4’x8′) and up to 75 lbs
• Ability to work at heights above ground safely
• Physically demanding, fast-paced environment, with repetitive tasks
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Training Certs necessary Fall Arrest & Aerial Platform, POST Training yearly

 Other:

• Full-time, Permanent Employment
• Competitive wages, based on knowledge and experience
• Monday to Friday, some weekends and evenings may be required
• Some travel will be required in Northern Alberta and British Columbia
• Extended Health and Dental benefits provided after three months employment

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Please include three (3) work references with your resume.