Job Description:

• 1) Erects preassembled illuminated signs on buildings or other structures, according to sketches, drawings, or blueprints: Measures location for sign and marks points where holes for expansion shields are to be drilled, using measuring tape and chalk.

• 2) Drills holes, using star drill.

• 3) Drives expansion shield into hole with hammer, and secures lag bolts in shield, using wrench.

• 4) Attaches hanging pole for sign to building front with lag bolts, and secures pole with guy wires attached from pole to lag bolts.

• 5) Secures cornice hook on roof, rigs block and tackle, and hoists sign into position, or operates hydraulic boom to position sign.

• 6) Secures sign to hanging pole with hooks.

• 7) Makes electrical connections to power source and tests sign for correct operation.

• 8) May prewire sign before installing.

• 9) May use welding equipment when installing sign.

• 10) May mount plastic signs with adhesives.

• 11) May fabricate signs according to specifications and be designated Sign Maker.