Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the creation of and appropriate installation of interior and exterior signs, banners, posters and leader boards.

Qualifications

Four years of directly related experience; demonstrated knowledge and use of required tools including but not limited to silk screening, engraving, computer assisted sign making, etc.; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

Dependent upon the department of hire, a journeyman license may be required.

This position has no responsibility for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Meets with directors, managers or requesting department representatives to plan and develop a variety of directional and warning signs, displays, banners, etc.
2. Designs requested signs, displays or banners by hand or with computer graphic software.
3. Constructs signs, displays or banners requiring carpentry, hand painting, vinyl lettering, engraving, computer generation, etc.
4. Installs, hangs or affixes signs, displays or banners according to University Regulations and safety requirements to properly inform, warn or direct individuals.
5. Maintains as required all existing signs, displays or banners.
6. Engraves all name tags and name plates.
7. Maintains supply base including paints, engraving stock, vinyl lettering, tools and graphic materials.
8. Keeps records of transactions, supplies, time and materials used in projects completed.
9. Initiates invoicing as required to ensure proper cost distribution.
10. Serves on numerous committees requiring assistance with the design, construction and installation of posters and banners.

Comments

The inbumbent must be familiar with safety practices and procedures due to exposure to certain hazardous conditions and situations.