Installation Specialist

An Installation Specialist at Liberty University installs, repairs, upgrades, and maintains a wide range of graphics across various campus surfaces, including walls, floors, and windows. They are skilled in preparing surfaces, using tools like knives and laminators, and applying graphics such as wraps, signs, and banners with precision and care. Specialists troubleshoot independently on job sites, communicate solutions, and ensure proper use and maintenance of departmental equipment. Committed to quality and efficiency, they consistently meet production goals while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cutting
• Sewing
• Grommeting
• Weeding
• Sign Production
• Site Visits
• Installations
• Repair and Maintenance of Installed Projects
• Perform finishing operations such as weeding, cutting, laminating, grommets and mounting of printed pieces to various substrates.
• Keeping work area clean and organized.
• Team oriented, flexible, and focused on providing a high level of customer service.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Can work overtime or travel when needed.
• Other responsibilities as required on an as needed basis.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This is a non-supervisory role

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to become lift certified
• Vinyl application and/or sign installation experience preferred but not required
• Must possess well-developed communications and critical thinking skills
• No experience needed
• To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
• Ability to logically solve problems
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
   

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
   

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Required to operate in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered tools and equipment according to specified safety requirements
• Ability to accurately measure and place graphics prior to installation.
• Ability to operate light hand tools
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Required to climb ladders, work in confined spaces
• Become lift certified
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 70 or more pounds.
   

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment

• The essential functions of this position are typically performed outdoors, where weather conditions may vary. However, when working indoors, the environment is climate-controlled, well-lit, and has a moderate to high noise level.

Driving Requirements

• Periodic driving of university vehicles may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.