Lead Sign Installer

Kenney Relic Sign Co. is a San Diego-based licensed contractor specializing in the design, fabrication, and installation of custom illuminated and non-illuminated signs, as well as vehicle and architectural wraps. The Lead Sign Installer is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Oceanside, CA, responsible for leading installation crews and overseeing the successful installation of interior and exterior signage and wraps according to project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable codes. The Lead Installer serves as the primary field lead for assigned projects, coordinating with installation team members, project management, customers, and other trades as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise sign installation crews on assigned projects from preparation through completion.
• Organize and prepare jobs before going on-site, ensuring all necessary materials, hardware, tools, equipment, drawings, permits, and vehicles are ready.
• Review work orders and installation instructions with the installation team.
• Serve as the primary field contact for customers, general contractors, property managers, and other trades when required.
• Prepare surfaces for installation, including measuring, leveling, cleaning, drilling, anchoring, and mounting.
• Install a wide variety of signage including channel letters, monuments, pylons, cabinet signs, dimensional lettering, vinyl, wayfinding, ADA signage, and other interior and exterior signage.
• Install vehicle graphics, vinyl wraps, and architectural wraps as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and company vehicles.
• Perform basic electrical work and connections for illuminated signs in accordance with applicable codes and company procedures.
• Remove, repair, relocate, or replace existing signage where applicable.
• Verify measurements, alignment, leveling, spacing, fastening, and quality.
• Conduct final inspections and quality-control checks to ensure installations meet company standards, project specifications, and applicable local codes.
• Identify and resolve installation challenges in the field and communicate larger issues to management or project management promptly.
• Perform site surveys, field measurements, and permit inspections as required.
• Coordinate with other trades and job-site personnel to prevent conflicts and maintain project schedules.
• Train, mentor, and provide hands-on guidance to installers and less-experienced team members, ensuring safety procedures and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, job sites, work areas, and company vehicles.
• Maintain tools, equipment, ladders, lifts, and vehicles in clean and safe working condition and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Document completed installations, deficiencies, change orders, site conditions, and other relevant project information as needed.
• Assist management with training, installation procedures, and improving field processes.
• Perform other shop and field duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

· 4+ years of experience in sign installation required

· Strong knowledge of commercial sign installation methods, materials, hardware, and mounting systems.

· Experience installing illuminated and non-illuminated signs, channel letters, monuments, pylons, vinyl, and other signage.

· Strong ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, work orders, and installation instructions.

· Ability to accurately measure, level, align, and lay out signage and graphics.

· Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts and other equipment.

· Working knowledge of basic electrical skills according to applicable codes.

· Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and communicate effectively with installation crews.

· Ability to safely lift 50+ pounds and work on your feet for prolonged periods of time.

· Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.

· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

This position has a varied schedule of Monday through Friday, typically from 7am to 3:30pm, but hours will shift and/or extend according to work schedule. Ability to work overtime based on work schedule is required, and there are occasional weekend projects. Hourly rate is $30-$40 per hour, depending upon experience. Benefits are available after 60 days of employment, and include health insurance, vision and dental insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, holiday pay and 401k.