Sign Painter

The City of Spokane is hiring a Sign Painter to perform fully skilled work at the journey level in design and fabrication of all regulatory, warning, guide, and informational signs for the motoring public within the City limits of Spokane.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

Fabricates signs using an aluminum blank, reflective material, silk screen in enamel, or computer generated acrylics. Designs graphic layouts to Fabrication Manual specifications.

Cuts silk to varied size of fabricated wooden frame; prepares silk for application to frame; stretches silk over frame and staples with proper tension in all directions; trims excess silk.

Cuts film to size of silk screen; overlays film to layout or design and cuts film exactly to layout; strips film; removes film from layout; places silk screen over cut film and adheres with solution; strips backing of film from screen.

Drafts digital images for reproduction using CAD software. Computer digitizes graphic layouts to Fabrication Manual specifications. Makes spec drawings for contractors and sample drawings for management. Prepares sign samples, drawings, and time/material/cost estimates.

Cuts images via knife plotter. Weeds out background of pressure sensitive vinyl. Applies transfer paper, hinges to substrate and applies graphics using squeegee and roller.

Performs skilled hand-lettering work; mixes, matches and blends paint, enamel and other materials used in sign painting.

Responds to problems with signs, including stolen, lost, or damaged signs. Performs graffiti removal and instructs others on the chemicals and techniques required.

Utilizes ladders, forklifts, and bucket truck as needed.

Keeps records of past materials use and forecasts future needs. Maintains an inventory of signs and silk screens, estimates material requirements and keeps other records as necessary. Expedites orders as needed.

Assists contract bidders with compliance to City standards. Verifies that contractor submitted shop drawings and finished product comply with applicable standards.

Performs related work as required.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SHORTAGE RECRUITMENT: Applicants with three years of work experience as a sign painter at the professional level (journey level) may apply.

SUBSTITUTION: Completion of a related trade school or apprenticeship training program; and two years of related work experience, that includes computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.

NOTE: A valid driver's license is required for all applicants and all employees in this job classification.