Overview
Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship? Auburn University Facilities Management is looking for a skilled and dependable Sign Technician to help shape the visual landscape of our campus. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and removing signage across university property—ensuring that every sign not only looks great but serves its purpose effectively. From directional signs to safety notices, your work will directly impact how students, faculty, staff, and visitors experience Auburn. If you take pride in precision, enjoy working with a variety of materials, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we’d love to have you on board.
Special Instructions: Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the “resume upload” section (maximum file size: 5 MB).
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- (3) professional references.
For each reference, include their name, relationship to you, phone number, and email address. References should be able to speak to your work experience, skills, and professional qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Serves as one of the university's technical experts on sign materials, repairs, removal, and maintenance. Plans, schedules, and oversees major project installation.
- Serves as one of the university technical experts on parking lot layout, crosswalk and stop bar installation, and street marking to include ADA compliance.
- Serves as the technical expert for all shop machinery such as engravers, vinyl plotter, flat-bed printer, and motorized paint sprayer. This carries the expectation that this position would be responsible for training of lower-level technicians.
- Performs inspections on campus buildings for materials that may get disturbed during signage removal/installation that may contain asbestos and/or lead-based paint.
- Coordinates and plans assigned work order priority. Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
- Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the department's training and credentialing requirements.
- May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled Sign Shop work is being conducted on Auburn Universities campus after hours and/or on weekends.
Qualifications
Level I:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Driver's License
Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.
Level II:
- High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of experience with installing, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of signage to include: vinyl, metal, and various other types of materials used in the sign making process.
- Valid Driver's License
- Asbestos Abatement Worker - within 180 days
- Traffic Control Technician Certification (ATSSA - American Traffic Safety Services Association) - within 180 days.
Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.
Contract Type
Continuing
Why Work at Auburn?
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted Date
10/29/2026
