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:
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. Don't have a resume or prefer to call first. Give us a call at 412-346-8402 Compensation: $17.00 - $22.50 per hour At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities. Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement. Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.
